Property Accountant

JOB SUMMARYThe Property Accountant will work to meet the financial and reporting demands of the Asset Services Team to assure a high level of accuracy and professionalism regarding all portfolio financial requirements, as specified by the property management agreement. One will apply professional standards of accounting and finance to analyze financial information and assist with preparation of financial reports.The property assignments are of moderate quantity and complexity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage and maintain the integrity of tenant data in property management accounting systemTimely and accurate preparation of all financial reports to client, including account reconciliations, projections/forecasts, annual budgets and ad hoc reporting requestsPartner with the Property Manager to ensure accuracy of journal entries and general ledgerPrepare accruals for Property Managers when relevant at least 48 hours prior to due date of Owner ReportPrepare periodic reforecasts as required by ClientManage weekly accounts payable functions including but not limited to: issue checks, set up wire/ACH payments, maintain vendor files and assist with any vendor inquiriesPerform cash management functions including but not limited to: monitor and record cash transactions and bank reconciliationsManage accounts receivable process including but not limited to: A/R analysis and collections, A/R aging review, Vendor inquiriesPerform month-end close procedures including preparation and/or review of account reconciliationsPartner with Property Team with preparation of annual CAM reconciliations and estimates

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

5+ years accounting experience with 2+ years in the property management industryProficiency with property management accounting systems (Skyline, MRI, Yardi, etc.)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Strong knowledge of accounting processes and proceduresProficient 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 partnersAbility to speak, write and understand EnglishProfessional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skillsAccurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills.Ability to thrive in a team environment and proactively problem solveAbility to work outside of normal office hours to meet various deadlinesAbility 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