Description

Our client, a dynamic and growing family-owned real estate business, is seeking a Property Accountant to oversee the full monthly accounting cycle for a select portfolio of properties. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in real estate who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Property Accounting Management:

• Manage high-volume Accounts Payable and ensure timely payments of invoices, including utilities.

• Input General Ledger and expense accrual journal entries into RealPage.

• Process weekly manual check payments for site renovation projects.

• Reconcile credit card statements for site expenses.

• Provide copies of invoices, payments, and financial statements monthly.

• Assist with annual site budgets and forecasts.

• Perform quarterly Balance Sheet account reconciliations.

Property Account Financial Reporting:

• Conduct bank reconciliations and manage check registers for all accounts.

• Process security deposit refunds and handle NSF checks, stop payments, and reissued checks.

• Perform monthly vendor aging analysis.

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flows.

• Analyze and explain current and year-to-date revenue and expense variances.

• Generate monthly billing comparison reports and utility expense reconciliation for assigned properties.

Corporate Accounting:

• Support the year-end close process by preparing lead schedules, supporting schedules, and audit binder reports.

• Collect and distribute mail within the Corporate office.

• Complete other duties as needed.

  Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.

• Experience: 3-5 years in Real Estate accounting or related Accounting experience.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as experience with RealPage, OneSite, or similar property management software.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP and financial analysis, especially within residential properties.

• Abilities: Skilled in bank reconciliation and financial statement analysis, with a capacity to manage multiple tasks, solve diverse issues, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

Our client offers a supportive work environment and competitive compensation package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Fully paid life insurance.

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday leave.

• Discretionary performance-based bonus eligibility.

• Additional perks, including quarterly recognition programs, holiday celebrations, and a supportive management team.

Additional Perks:

• Work-from-home flexibility (1 day per week on Fridays).

• Positive team atmosphere with long tenure, approachable management, and a collaborative work culture.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

• 3-5+ years of real estate accounting experience (multi-family preferred).

• Experience managing the full accounting cycle for a subset of properties.

If you’re an experienced Property Accountant with a passion for real estate, we’d love to hear from you!

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