Property Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Manage comprehensive month-end accounting procedures including bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Oversee accounts payable processes to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Analyze and review financial statement variances, coordinating closely with property management for follow-ups.
• Manage debt service payments and escrow accounts ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Handle all reporting to lenders, maintaining accuracy and punctuality.
• Monitor cash flow positions across the portfolio and manage daily banking requirements.
• Support financial aspects of property acquisitions and dispositions under the guidance of the Vice President of Finance, collaborating with Asset Management and Lease Administration.
• Prepare tax documentation and ensure compliance with all filing deadlines.
• Manage annual real estate tax reviews, submissions for tax appeals, and other periodic financial reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to generate necessary accounting reports and data.
• Engage in special finance-related projects as directed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or significant professional accounting experience, preferably in real estate.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience, with preference given to candidates having five years in the real estate sector.
• Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Yardi.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and project management.