What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Property Staff Accountant position at Cruz Companies?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary
The Property Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting/Finance Department in the preparation and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting, as well as accounts payable processing, reconciliations, and related accounting functions for a portfolio of properties. This position plays an integral role on the team to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
Essential Functions
Financial Reporting & General Accounting
Education & Experience
The facility is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are provided equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
Americans With Disabilities
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
This job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements of the job. It is not an all-inclusive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and management reserves the right to add or remove duties from jobs to meet company needs. Significant changes to the position will necessitate a new or revised job description.
Salary Description
$65,000 - $75,000
Full-time
Description
Position Summary
The Property Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting/Finance Department in the preparation and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting, as well as accounts payable processing, reconciliations, and related accounting functions for a portfolio of properties. This position plays an integral role on the team to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
Essential Functions
Financial Reporting & General Accounting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries and financial statements.
- Perform account analysis and reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Maintain and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
- Assist in reviewing accounting activity and financial transactions for accuracy and completeness during each reporting period.
- Maintain depository account records for multiple properties, including monthly bank reconciliations and reconciliations of daily cash receipt transactions.
- Process accounts payable invoices, including coding, data entry, and filing.
- Verify invoices and payments are charged to the appropriate general ledger accounts and properties.
- Maintain vendor records, including new vendor setup, W-9 documentation, insurance certificates, and related compliance records.
- Research vendor balances, outstanding invoices, and uncashed checks as needed.
- Assist with preparation and filing of annual 1099 and 1096 tax reporting documents.
- Prepare audit schedules and support documentation for audits, tax reporting, and third-party agency audits.
- Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal controls and assist with process improvement initiatives.
- Assist Property Managers with budget-to-actual variance reporting and KPI analyses.
- Support accounting, operational, and property management projects as assigned.
- Collaborate with team members across departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting or finance experience required.
- Property management or affordable housing experience preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Yardi software preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
The facility is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are provided equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
Americans With Disabilities
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
This job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements of the job. It is not an all-inclusive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and management reserves the right to add or remove duties from jobs to meet company needs. Significant changes to the position will necessitate a new or revised job description.
Salary Description
$65,000 - $75,000
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000