Job Summary:
The Property Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate financial reporting of assigned properties. Responsibilities include performing month-end close, reconciliation of accounts on a monthly basis, posting journal entries, completing monthly bank reconciliations, reviewing final product, and other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and applicable income statement accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare monthly bank statement reconciliations and promptly record any reconciling items.
- Submit banking requests to the Treasury Manager for monthly mortgage payments, distributions, or account transfers.
- Perform and review month-end close outs making sure tenant ledgers tie out to general ledger.
- Review and maintain cash balances for assigned properties. Must submit funding requests as necessary and approve bill payments.
- Ensure monthly mortgage payments are made and recorded properly.
- Work with Property Managers and Supervisors to produce quality financial statements for owners.
- Provide information to outside auditors as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
Residential Real Estate Property Management experience preferred.
Must possess strong, professional communication with clients, co-workers, and executives
Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) skills required.
Must be organized, concise, detailed, flexible, and efficient.
Must be a team player, able to work outside the core business hours when needed and willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position.
Must be able to prioritize work and meet deadlines.