Sr. Property Accountant & Software Manager

The Senior Property & Software Manager is responsible for supporting the financial and operational needs of the Asset Services Team through the management and oversight of property accounting software systems, financial reporting processes, and portfolio accounting functions. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of accounting system data, file imports/exports, and financial reporting deliverables while supporting process improvements and operational initiatives across the accounting function.

In addition to overseeing accounting systems and processes, this role maintains an assigned property portfolio and is responsible for financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting support, cash management, and other day-to-day property accounting functions while partnering closely with Property Management and Accounting teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage accounting software and systems, ensuring file master data creation and changes are completed accurately and in a timely manner Ensure all file imports and exports that support the accounting function are conducted in an accurate and timely manner Manage accounting, operations and other initiatives.  Including new process development, implementation and monitoring Manage and maintain the integrity of tenant data in property management accounting system Timely and accurate preparation of all financial reports to client, including account reconciliations, projections/forecasts, annual budgets and ad hoc reporting requests Partner with the Property Accountants to ensure accuracy of journal entries and general ledger Prepare accruals for Property Managers when relevant at least 48 hours prior to due date of Owner Report Partner with the Property Accountant to prepare periodic reforecasts as required by Client Review cash management functions with the Property Accountant, including but not limited to: monitor and record cash transactions and bank reconciliations Manage accounts receivable process including but not limited to: A/R analysis and collections, A/R aging review, Vendor inquiries Partner with the Property Team to review month-end close procedures including review of account reconciliations Partner with Property Team with preparation of annual CAM reconciliations and estimates Promote and maintain a positive working environment in alignment with Kidder Mathews values

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties or projects as requested

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

BA/BS in Accounting or a combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

8+ years accounting experience with 4+ years in the property management industry Proficiency with property management accounting systems (Skyline, MRI, Yardi, etc.)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Strong knowledge of accounting processes and procedures Proficient in the following programs:

Yardi, Skyline, MRI, Avid, Kardin, ClickPay, MS Office

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Professional communication and organizational skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners Ability to speak, write and understand English Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills Accurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills. Demonstrate financial analysis skills Ability to thrive in a team environment and proactively problem solve Ability to work outside of normal office hours to meet various deadlines Ability to prioritize and organize workload in order to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines. Willingness for professional development and continual learning

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is often active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, this role may provide training, guidance, and mentorship to Property Accountants and junior accounting staff.