Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is a highly-motivated individual responsible for the timely and accurate financial reporting of assigned properties. Responsibilities include performing month-end close, reconciliation of accounts on a monthly basis, posting journal entries, completing monthly bank reconciliations, reviewing final product, and other duties as assigned. The salary ranges up to $90,000, based on experience.

Essential Functions

• Perform monthly full-cycle accounting functions for multiple Multi-Family properties including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and monitoring/reviewing receivables and
• Review and maintain cash balances for assigned Must submit funding requests as necessary and approve bill payments.
• Ensure timely payment of real estate
• Initiate and manage coordinating accounting duties with operations personnel (i.e. portfolio management, asset management, community and property/general managers) and third parties (i.e. partners, vendors, banking institutions, etc.)
• Provide assistance to Community Managers with coding invoices and reconciling tenant ledgers, when necessary.
• Handle fixed asset accounting functions and manage depreciation schedules, as
• Support the Accounting Manager by serving as a first level reviewer for monthly financial packets, and other reports as requested.
• Assist with year-end audits and tax
• Participate in special projects and prepare ad-hoc reports as

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and organizational skills required, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent time management skills, drive to take initiative, use of good judgment, strong sense of urgency and attention to detail to carry multiple projects through to completion
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers through email, on the phone and in person
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, with strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual basis accounting and financial reporting
• Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience with relevant construction or real estate experience helpful
• Yardi preferred

Preferred Education and Experience

• CPA license considered a strong plus
• Public accounting experience preferred