Full-Time Real Estate Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Review monthly income statements and variance reports, assisting with the preparation of audit workpapers. 
• Analyze and reconcile accounts, perform accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close transactions
• Manage GL/journal entry input and reconcile sub-ledgers, scanning GL for miscoding and inconsistencies. 
• Verify cash transactions and prepare monthly reconciliations
• Obtain draw request information from escrow/reserve drawdown.
• Track monthly utility expenses, review tenant billings for accuracy. 
• Gather lease information for property acquisitions and set up. 
• Assist with audit requests, including general audit inquiries, preparation of schedules/reports, testing of internal controls
• Analyze property-related transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance, and reasonableness
• Assist with system and process improvements to enhance financial reporting and accounting efficiency
• Assist developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and documentation
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and schedules for proper amortization, accruals, and true ups
• Work with internal real estate team to ensure accurate presentation of accounting functions

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.  
• Three (3) years experience in residential real estate accounting. Experience with GAAP accounting is preferred. 
• Proficient in Excel and General Ledger/Property Management Software Program is required.
• Experience with Propertyware is strongly preferred. .
• Ability to effectively present and information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates.
• Adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for deliverables.
• Strong written and oral skills.
• Accurate with a strong attention to detail.