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Senior Property Accountant - Multi-Family Residential
About Us: Mecca Residential is a growing leader in the multi-family residential industry, committed to delivering exceptional living experiences and building vibrant communities. We manage a diverse portfolio of residential properties and are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Property Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team.
Job Summary: The Senior Property Accountant will be responsible for full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of multi-family residential properties. This includes financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and close collaboration with property management teams to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and pay monthly property mortgage, insurance and annual taxes
- Receive, code, approve and pay property payables and expenses
- Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet analysis
- Manage full general ledger activity, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements for assigned properties, meeting reporting deadlines
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts
- Conduct monthly variance analysis and provide explanations to management
- Support annual audits and provide requested financial documentation
- Completes regular HUD audits and reserve draws
- Collaborate with property managers to align financial reporting with operations
- Assist with cash flow projections and monitor cash activity
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3 years of property accounting experience, preferably with multi-family residential properties
- Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting practices
- Proficiency in Entrata (preferred), Yardi, or similar systems
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Strong ability to quickly learn systems and workflows and independently drive process improvements
- Experience building, documenting and optimizing accounting processes that align with GAAP and property management best practices
Preferred:
- Experience with HUD financed properties
- Familiarity with investor or partnership accounting
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented work culture
Background & Drug Screen Required, see hiring manager for details.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000