JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Property Accountant
JOB SUMMARY:
The Property Accountant position will be responsible for daily accounting functions, monthly and quarterly financial reporting, as well as assisting Portfolio Managers in the accounting, budgeting and CAM reconciliation for assigned properties.
This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, a basic understanding of real estate accounting, and a working knowledge of Microsoft
Word, Excel and MRI accounting software. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or, economics.
RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS:
1. Monthly Financial Report: a. Prepare management fee calculations. b. Reconcile bank accounts. c. Send funding to the client(s) as required. d. Review accruals after input. e. Print reports for month-end preparation and review. f. Prepare monthly off-line reports, as needed. g. Obtain Capital Summary Sheet from Documentation Coordinator. h. Calculate depreciation and amortization, as needed. i. Prepare monthly financial reports with all the supporting documentation. j. Audit monthly reports per checklist. k. Assist Property Manager with budget variance explanations.
2. Daily Accounting Operations: a. Review A/R and A/P inputting. b. Audit G/L filing, once a month. c. Prepare and input journal entries, as needed (recurring). d. Track timely remittance of critical payments such as business taxes, occupancy taxes, property taxes, and insurance. e. Review off-line charge / payment histories for each tenant, as prepared by
Property Accountant. f. Set up New Tenant in MRI (Yardi) system, input Abstract information from
Property Manager. (as assigned) g. Move-Out Tenant from MRI (Yardi) system, including A/R, security deposit review. (as assigned) h. Prepare CPI rent calculations. Provide to Financial Analyst for review.
Upon approval give calculation sheet to Property Manager.
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3. Property Operation Functions: a. Coordinate efforts and provide MRI supporting documentation, with
Property Managers for preparation of annual property operating budgets. b. Coordinate efforts and provide MRI supporting documentation, with
Property Managers for completion of annual CAM reconciliations.
4. Other responsibilities: a. Set up Capital Summary Tracking Sheet with Financial Analyst. b. Provide information to client(s) for property acquisitions and dispositions. c. Prepare quarterly variance reports as required. d. Provide financial information to Tax Accountant or clients' banks. e. Provide auditors with appropriate information. f. Assist V.P. Accounting with special projects as needed. g. Assist Property Managers with any special requirements of the client(s).
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person