Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare general and standard journal entries, assist in budget development, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Compiles and analyzes financial information in preparation for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports, and makes appropriate journal entries for recording in the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures.
• Reviews budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents and researches and resolves discrepancies as necessary.
• Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit, makes mortgage payments and distributions, and ensures accuracy.
• Maintains and coordinates accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control.
• Analyzes and reviews accounting and financial resources for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings and budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, private funding, contracts, grants, and other corporate financial and accounting transactions.
• Acts as liaison to internal and external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial transactions, providing research data and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner.
• Communicates with on-site and other property managers to assist in completing pre-close and close activities, answer questions, provide support, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time client and Company reporting.
• Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications \ Requirements

• Enrolled in a Professional Accounting designation program (CA, CGA, CMA, CPA) or equivalent postsecondary program
• Minimum 4-5 years accounting experience; minimum 2-3 years commercial/retail property accounting experience required
• Relationship Skills: ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships; team player
• Organizational/Multi-Tasking: ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to prioritize workload; ability to work at a detailed level; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change
• Computer Skills: intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Suite - prior experience in one or more PMS - AppFolio, Entrata, Yardi etc.
• Able to interact confidently / Ambitious, self-motivated and thrive in a highly professional environment with strong process and internal control

Compensation is based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for an annual performance bonus that is based on individual and company performance.

Robust Benefits Offered for Full-time Team Members:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

• 401(k) with Company Match (eligibility required)

• Short-term & Long-term Disability

• Critical Illness/Accident/Hospital Indemnity Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off: Time off benefits include vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time and parental leave

For Union and Prevailing Wage roles compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Avita Property Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.