Manager, Property Accounting (Temporary)

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Manage accounting close process to ensure accurate and timely data related to the Company’s operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Prepare, review, and post month-end entries relating to property operations, including accruals.
• Prepare and review income statement budget to actual analysis, including addressing variance questions from Operations.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances. 
• Coordinate with Property Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Corporate Accounting staff to ensure timely closes.
• Prepare disclosure schedules prepared for company’s earnings release supplements. 
• Assist with the quarterly audit process by providing schedules and responding to inquiries from Company’s internal and external auditors.
• Assist with annual budgeting process by working with Operations and Financial Planning in preparing assigned budgets
• Other duties and special projects as needed. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in accounting.
• 10+ years of accounting experience required.
• 2 to 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Yardi GL experience required.
• Audit experience preferred.

WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES:

• Work is primarily conducted in an office setting. Requires sitting at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• Operates in a fast-paced work setting. Requires the ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities. May involve tight deadlines and high-energy work situations.
• This role demands availability for five days each week, with the potential for including weekends in the schedule, as necessary.
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks.
• This role does not require any travel; work is primarily conducted at the office.
• The position includes in-person work requirements consistent with the hybrid policy located at Essex's corporate offices in Woodland Hills, Irvine, Bellevue, or San Mateo. The hybrid policy is subject to change at Essex’s sole discretion.

Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.