Description:
Senior Property Accountant
This individual will be responsible for completing all the Cash Management, General Ledger Accounting, and Financial Reporting for multiple Multi-Family Real Estate Properties.
This individual needs to be able to effectively work in a fast-paced / high-volume transaction environment, which requires strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize deadlines.
We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who wants to be part of a growing team.
A successful Senior Property Accountant is expected to:
Handle full-cycle accounting for an assigned real estate portfolio
Provide accurate and timely financial information
Have full involvement, responsibility, and accountability for their portfolio, which includes all monthly, quarterly, annual, and other duties as detailed in the job responsibilities
Complete all job functions relating to assigned properties accurately, efficiently, and by the assigned deadlines
Utilize and develop skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, time management and effective communication to achieve the desired results
Job Responsibilities:
General Ledger/Financial Statements
Maintain and review assigned property general ledgers, balance sheets and income statements, including preparing and recording journal entries as needed
Review and maintain general ledger to ensure accuracy
Prepare and distribute monthly financial reporting packages, variance reports and all other additional schedules as required by the client
Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and examine all general ledger accounts for accuracy, and make corrections as needed monthly
Analyze performance versus budget to identify potential missing expenses
Perform a wide variety of accounting analyses
Analyze various transactions and identify appropriate accounting treatment
Ensure the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies
Accounts Payable
Prioritize invoices according to available cash and payment terms
Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
Ensure proper coding of invoices
Track all required monthly bills and follow up with vendor if a bill is not received
Cash Management
Monitor cash balances for assigned properties
Approve vendor payments
Transfer funds between bank accounts
Reconcile monthly bank statements to the general ledger, which includes monitoring and resolving pending items in a timely manner
Coordinate preparation of funding requests as needed for assigned properties
Requirements:
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in property accounting preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of general accounting experience
Demonstrated understanding of financial statements
Property Management knowledge is highly preferred
Experience using Real Page Products such as OneSite Accounting Platform preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical capabilities for advanced problem-solving
Highly organized and strong ability to multi-task and work independently
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Ability to follow through on tasks until completed
Proficient in Excel and Word Computer Skills
High level of professionalism and a service attitude