Senior Property Accountant

JOB TITLE – Senior Property Accountant

SCOPE & PURPOSE

Under the daily direction of the Controller, the Senior Property Accountant is responsible for assisting the accounting and financial reporting for multi-family properties, under the Supervisor’s supervision. (S)he may be asked to perform other duties as assigned, as per their Supervisor and/or Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Preparation of the monthly financial statement packages for clients. This work includes creating and posting journal entries recorded to the general ledger, fix asset depreciation and amortization schedules, in-depth review of general ledger and income statements, bank statements reconciliations, in-depth property manager variance comment review, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure internal and external reporting and audit deadlines are met.
• Work with Property Management and provide in-depth analysis of the project’s financial performance.
• Act as an internal and external customer service leader and assist the supervisor/manager with more complex issues.
• Manage and review the cash of each project. Ensure critical timely payments of utilities, taxes, mortgages, and owner distributions.
• Mentor and share knowledge with team members.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, as well as maintain effective internal controls.
• Work as a team player in evaluating and resolving discrepancies, as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related accounting /reporting experience
• BA/BS in Accounting or Business preferred.
• Demonstrated quantitative analytical and accounting skills commensurate with experience level.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as excellent listening skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and communication.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Yardi and/or MRI intermediate experience a plus
• Real estate industry experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task efficiently and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and relate effectively, productively, and positively with co-workers.
• Dependable, punctual, and reliable, with a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and accounting systems.

Physical Requirements

• Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer.
• May involve periods of standing, such as operating at a copier/fax/scanner.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work.
• Involves work such as conducting tours throughout the property/portfolio, usually performed by walking and/or climbing stairs.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand.
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, computer displays and physical inspection of properties and sites.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Benefits

• 401(K)
• 401(K) matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• EAP
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Assistance

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of Residential One that no person within the jurisdiction thereof shall, on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination or harassment including all forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence).#ZR