SUMMARY
The Property Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and assume a key role in providing overall accounting and related support for assigned properties for which the Property Accountant is responsible for. This includes market rate as well as affordable housing properties. This includes responsibility for accounting, audit workpapers, and transaction analysis.
The major areas directed are:
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Accounting Activities (for Owned and Managed Properties)
- Other
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and other balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for assigned properties as directed by owners, investors and lenders
- Complete analysis of financial results and highlighting results to property management and owners
- Oversee cash management for assigned properties
- Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed
- Serve as a point of contact for external auditors for assigned properties; Prepare audit workpaper packages for external audits.
- Special Projects, as needed by Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller and CFO
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Any other responsibilities as assigned by CFO, Controller, Assistant Controller and Accounting Manager
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- PC proficiency (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Excel is required. Working knowledge of OneSite software is desirable
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well with all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations.
- Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency; results-orientation and an ability to work under deadlines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance
- CPA desirable
- 3-4 years of experience in the real estate industry, or a combination of experience in the real estate industry and real estate experience within public accounting.
- Understanding of the regulatory aspects of affordable housing is desirable
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