Senior Property Accountant

Who We Are

Redwood Communities, Inc. (“Redwood Communities”), an affiliate of Redwood Housing, is a multifamily property management organization that manages affordable housing communities throughout the country. To date, Redwood Communities has assembled a best-in-class team that currently manages a growing portfolio of properties and has built strong working relationships with government agencies and leading non-profit organizations to raise the standard of living for our communities.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical benefits: We cover more than 90% of medical premiums, and employees have the option of a 100% employer-paid HSA medical plan.
• 100% company paid dental and vision benefits for employee coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D
• Best-in-class voluntary insurance benefits.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 6% contributed by the employee.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling services.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 12 paid holidays each year & 2 floating holidays.

About the Position

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 

Pay Details: $105-110k

Location: Seattle office 4 days a week. Work from home on Fridays.

The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and accounting functions for a portfolio of affordable housing properties. This position reports to the Accounting Supervisor. This role is ideal for someone who has experience in muti-family property management, affordable housing, and senior living. This individual must be able to function effectively in a dynamic environment with little supervision and be passionate about joining a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform the daily operations of the accounting department; including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting. 
• Maintain tax and insurance schedules/ payments for multiple properties. 
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for portfolio of properties, including financial statements and supporting documentation. 
• Responsible for month end reconciliation of multiple bank accounts as well as monitoring cash flow. 
• Collaborate with property managers and regional teams to resolve accounting issues. 
• Prepare and review appropriate general ledger entries and reconciliations to reflect all cash activity and accruals. 
• Compile and analyze month and year end financials for assigned properties. 
• Support Regional Manager and Asset management in budget preparation and review. 
• Reconcile and record monthly subsidy billings. 
• Assist with year-end financial audit activities for multiple entities. 
• Create monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for investors and funders. 
• Ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing regulations. 
• Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to company policies. 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5+ years of experience. 
• 3+ years of affordable housing property accounting or residential property management experience. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, as well as RealPage experience. 
• Ability to work 100% onsite 5 days a week.
• Successful completion of background check.
• Must be legally qualified to work in the U.S. meeting I-9 guidelines.

Redwood Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.