Property Accountant

JOB SUMMARY/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT: As the property accountant, you will be responsible for a full monthly accounting cycle in supporting accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll, budgeting and generating accurate and timely financial statements. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have strong time management, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Must also be detail-oriented and organized and meet set deadlines. Must work closely with Property General Manager to ensure set procedures are followed and processed in a timely fashion.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Support accounts payable and receivable operations, manage full-cycle payable process. 2. Prepare analysis, payment schedule, and reconciliations. 3. Manage fixed asset ledger and funding needs. 4. Prepares financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the property management system and from various departments. 5. Support implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP. 6. Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial preparation. 7. Performs general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors made by both internal and external personnel. 8. Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; reconciling accounts. 9. Maintains and reconciles all bank and balance sheet accounts.10. Ensures compliance with and timely preparation of all required local and state taxes. 11. Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data. 12. Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes. 13. Serves as point of contact for property level personnel for accounting subject matters. 14. Assist with budget planning/reporting, financial auditing, and process improvements. 15. Occasionally travels to properties to support and train on-site personnel. 16. Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested. 17. Performs other duties and/or projects as required or assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Outlook programs. 2. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 3. Reliable, able to multi-task, and learn on the job. 4. Work effectively as a team and individually.

EXPERIENCE: Three plus (3+) years of accounting experience. KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of accounting / office functions. Experience with executing functions in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Complete or comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and procedures. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in accounting, or a related field. LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other team members within the organization.