Senior Property Accountant
Role Overview
Responsible for general ledger and financial reporting, accounts receivable, and client billings for an assigned portfolio.
Partners with accounting leadership and property management to meet client expectations.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Responsible for general ledger and financial reporting, accounts receivable, and client billings for an assigned portfolio.
Partners with accounting leadership and property management to meet client expectations.
Accounting and reporting
- Prepare and verify financial statement packages for condominium and/or homeowners association portfolios.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, journal entries, and general ledger reports.
- Analyze balance sheets, income statements, investment reports, and account activity for accuracy.
- Review accounts receivable and accounts payable activity; investigate, resolve, or report discrepancies.
- Prepare client-requested financial reports and answer association management questions about statements.
- Prepare budget templates, assist with annual budgeting, and review budgets and dues calculations.
- Coordinate audits and tax returns, review audit reports and adjusting entries, and post year-end audit adjustments.
Collaboration and team support
- Coordinate accounting systems with banking partners and third-party vendors.
- Mentor and train staff accountants, review their financial statements, and provide guidance to colleagues.
- Assist financial reporting supervisors and managers and work on special requests and projects.
- Attend required shifts, meetings, and training; follow company standards, policies, procedures, and safety precautions.
Knowledge and skills
- Strong understanding of general ledgers, balance sheets, income statements, charts of accounts, and journal entries.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook and Excel.
- Analytical problem-solving, organization, time management, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to explain financial reports and procedures and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work productively with a team and demonstrate integrity and professional conduct.
Education and experience
- 5–7 years of relevant experience.
- An associate degree and equivalent experience are listed; a bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred.
Compensation
- Compensation is listed as $70,000–$75,000; pay cadence is not specified.
Physical requirements and schedule
- Work involves phone and face-to-face communication, computer use, and walking, standing, or crouching.
- Must be able to lift and move objects up to 30 pounds as necessary.
- Hours beyond normal office hours may include evenings, holidays, and some weekends; schedules may change based on business needs.
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