Property Accountant

Job Type
Full-time
Description
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 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

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 1-2 years of experience in property accounting preferred
• Minimum 2-3 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
• 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