The Senior Property Accountant position will report to the Manager, Property Accounting and will work directly on day to day accounting responsibilities to produce monthly GAAP financial statements. The Senior Property Accountant will work closely with Property Managers, other Senior Property Accountants, Corporate Accounting personnel, and third-party accounting teams to resolve issues, correct errors, and train where necessary.
Skills, Knowledge, & Experience
• Advanced knowledge in GAAP, monthly close processes, and cash management
• Excellent ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to forge effective working relationships throughout accounting team and organization
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize with attention to details
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with the accounting team and members of the broader organization
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients (written & verbal)
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion related to confidential matters
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Starting Salary Range: $80,000 to $95,000
Benefits
Medical / Dental
401(K)
Flexible Time Off
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Key Deliverables
Perform full-cycle accounting duties for portfolio of various commercial product types, i.e. office, industrial
Facilitate and complete monthly journal entries and close procedures in a timely manner
Prepare monthly account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure proper classification and address variances
Complete monthly bank and escrow reconciliations
Manage monthly fixed asset/intangible additions and disposals and record monthly depreciation/amortization
Interact with and support with third-party accounts receivable and lease accounting team
Interact with on-site property managers and accounting team
Work with Property Managers to prepare quarterly capital reconciliations
Review annual CAM reconciliations and work with Property Managers to get billed timely
Assist Property Managers with annual reforecast and budgeting process
Manage and interact with third-party accountants; review monthly reporting packages and distribution analysis
Assist auditors and tax preparers for required reports and returns
Be proactive in relation to processes, efficiencies & communication
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; accounting/finance majors and CPA preferred
Minimum of 5 years of general ledger accounting or minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience. Preferred experience in commercial real estate (industrial/office) and/or property management industries.
Minimum of 2 years of MRI accounting software or similar platform