Property Accountant

Job Description

You will work alongside innovative leaders who set the standards responsible for our reputation, and you’ll be a part of shaping our future in the years to come.

As Property Accountant you will apply principles of accounting and finance to analyze financial information and assist with preparation of financial reports.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules working closely with Property Manager to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in loan and refinancing work.
• Partner with the Property Manager to ensure accuracy of journal entries and general ledger for multiple properties.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations, including training, review of deliverables, and communication of feedback.
• Coordinate and prepare lease administration as follows: Set up new leases in accounting system, prepare tenant billings, set up tenant recovery profile.
• Prepare operating and tax expense reconciliations (true-ups) as required per governing documents.
• Record journal entries to ensure records are kept in compliance with GAAP.
• Perform month-end close procedures including preparation and/or review of account reconciliations.
• Maintain job cost ledger for development projects and ensure costs are properly coded.
• Assist in Property and Annual Plan/Budget/Projection preparation process by preparing revenue projections and variance analysis for certain accounts, generating reports and preparing budget package.
• Maintain reporting and budgeting calendars for Property Management team.
• Assist in the setup of new projects with guidance from Accounting Manager.
• Carry out the proper procedures to ensure internal controls are being met.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two or more years full-charge property accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Perform numerical and financial calculations.
• Analyze and interpret various types of data in order to draw conclusions and solve problems.
• Experience with California rental and lease contract laws.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency utilizing property software, e.g., AppFolio (which we use), CoStar, Air CRE.
• Compose business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using proper format, punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
• Ability to manage work deliverables across multiple properties/projects
• Commercial and residential experience is a plus.

Interested candidates can apply online or email your CV to [email protected]