Junior Property Accountant

Ever want to leverage your accounting and Excel skills to help close the housing affordability gap? Can you think outside the box to find and fix any accounting errors? If so, we want to talk to you!

Job Overview

The Junior Property Accountant will primarily be responsible for recording the daily accounting for a portfolio of properties in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

• Post general ledger and journal entries.
• Maintain work papers and account analysis, including a monthly closing checklist.
• Assist with portions of property annual budgets and operating expense reimbursement.
• Assist with tenant billings.

• Prepare and process accounts receivables and payables.
• Scan physical payments and branch deposits received.

• Re-class improper GL coding and reconcile bank statements, including security deposits.
• Tie GPR to rent roll.
• Calculate management and bookkeeping fees and pilot payments.
• Connect and collect from subsidy agencies with balances.
• Track ERAP payments received.
• Cut checks when necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 2 years of professional accounting, preferably in real estate.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and vendor management skills.

• Effective problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• Ability to function well in a tea-oriented setting and respond well to constructive criticism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel; experience with Yardi is a plus.
• Experience with affordable multi-family properties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments efficiently and work in a dynamic deadline-driven environment.