Property Accountant I (Lowell Regional Operations)

About the OpportunityWinnCompanies is looking for a Property Accountant I to join our team at our Regional Corporate Offices located in Lowell, MA.In this role, you will provide a high level of service to both external and internal customers as the primary accounting liaison for an assigned portfolio. Responsible for maintaining and interpreting accurate financial records and overseeing critical month-end and year-end tasks.The salary range for this role is $61,000.00-$70,000.00 per year plus an annual bonus of $2,500. The selected candidate will adhere to the following hybrid schedule: Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM with the ability to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays after the first 90 days.Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of key monthly accounting tasks, including: the completion of bank and escrow reconciliations.Ensure timely payment of mortgages, management fees, escrow funding, real estate taxes and insurance renewals.Perform analysis of escrow surplus/deficit.Monitor security deposit balances to ensure adequate funding.Analyze and record month-end accruals.Reconcile prepaid expense balances and prepare related schedules.Maintain key information and facts for each property.Review and analyze monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness in accordance with US GAAP and related regulatory requirements.Monitor cash balances, reserve adequate funds based on analysis performed, and communicate cash available to pay vendors to operations team.Coordinate audit related tasks, prepare detailed workpaper packages and respond to auditor requests for information to meet all investor/agency reporting deadlines.Prepare the accounting portion of the operating budget in accordance with company's budget guidance.

Requirements:

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field.At least 1 year of accounting experience.Superb attention to detail.Excellent time management and prioritization skills.Experience reviewing general ledgers and identifying budget variances.Ability to focus, achieve deadlines and work with a dynamic team of professionals.Experience with computer systems, which include web based applications and some Microsoft Office Suites.Excellent costumer service skills, positive attitude and a strong work ethic.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business.Property Management accounting experience.Experience with Yardi, RealPage, or other property management software.Past experience with Microsoft Copilot is a plus.