Property Accountant

Job Summary 

The Property Accountant will report to the Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager and play 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 work papers, and transaction analysis. 

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Planning and Analysis 

• 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 

Accounting Activities for Owned and Managed Properties 

• Prepare month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and other balance sheet reconciliations 

Cash Management and Audit Support 

• 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. 

Other 

• Special Projects, as needed by Assistant Controller and Controller 

• Any other responsibilities as assigned by CFO, Controller and Assistant Controller 

Education & Experience 

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance 

• 4-5 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 

Licenses & Certifications 

• CPA desirable 

Technical & Physical Skills 

• PC proficiency (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Excel is required. 

• Working knowledge of OneSite software is desirable 

Other Requirements 

• Ability to work under deadlines and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. 

Skills 

• 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. 

• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency. 

• Results-orientation and attention to deadlines. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands 

Working conditions and physical requirements are normal for an office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.