Property Accountant

Job Title: Property Accountant

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Property Accountant will be responsible for the day to day accounting activities for various properties.

Responsibilities include financial statement preparation, review and analysis, bank reconciliation preparation, research, payable review, and assisting the accounting department with financial projects as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly financial statement preparation for assigned properties. Which includes interpreting and analyzing financial reports on a monthly basis, including analysis and reconciliation of required balance sheet accounts based upon information received.
• Preparation of accounting tasks, including bank reconciliations, management fee calculations, and journal entries.
• Reconcile bank statements on a monthly basis.
• Research and correct all reconciling items pertaining to the cash accounts.
• Responsible for review of accounts payable for accuracy, coding, and approval.
• Assist Accounting Manager with special transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing of properties.
• Assist external auditors with year-end audits on select properties.
• Meet all internal and external client reporting deadlines.
• Prepare wires/transfers for monthly distributions, mortgage payments, etc.
• Assist operations team with Quarterly/Annual budget projections.
• Perform other duties as necessary

Competencies/Skills

• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently as well as being collaborative with others within the organization
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and income tax knowledge.

Knowledge/Experience

• BA/BS degree in Accounting is required
• Minimum of 2 years of real estate/property management experience
• Knowledge of GAAP is required
• Yardi and/or Timberline experience is a plus
• Must be at least an intermediate level Excel user, as well as proficient in Word and Outlook