Job description
Reports To: Controller
The purpose of this job description is to communicate the duties and responsibilities associated with the
position of Accounts Payable & Property Staff Accountant. While the following information should be
considered a comprehensive description of the position, it should also be noted that some duties and
responsibilities may not be specifically addressed.
Every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling
company objectives.
It is imperative that you review these duties, skills, and physical requirements closely, and that you
understand that by signing this document you are verifying you can perform all the duties, have the
skills, and possess the physical abilities necessary to perform the job as described.
Job Summary: The A/P & Property Staff Accountant will be responsible for accounts payable, property
accounting, and financial reporting.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Oversee and manage all aspects of Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely payments to
vendors
• Assist Property Management staff with review and preparation of monthly tenant billing
statements, late fee reports, tenant account analysis, and receivable reconciliation.
• Work with Yardi team to reconcile tenant records between A/R reports, security deposit reports,
tenant ledgers, lease documents, and general ledger.
• Review monthly general ledger for accuracy of invoice coding and verify account balances and
detailed activity.
• Prepare variance reports for Property Manager review and review monthly property level
management reports for accuracy
• Oversee all property and tenant lease input for completion and accuracy
• Assist corporate accounting department with preparation of monthly closing process and
preparation of financial reporting.
• Maintain full understanding of property specific processes and pertinent information for each
property
• Improve and improve accounting processes and systems
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 3+ years' experience in real estate accounting required
• Proficient in Excel
• Proven experience with Yardi Voyager and PayScan software required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency, while keeping deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills