Property Accountant

About the role

Work with the Portfolio Controller to maintain books and records for assigned properties. Perform assigned month-end close activities for a portfolio of properties.

Responsibilities

• Propose and/or record monthly journal entries including rental revenue, CAM accrual, direct tenant billings, monthly operating expense contract accruals, and other operating expense accruals.
• Prepare required variance analysis comparing actual against budget and forecasts in current and prior periods.
• Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations for review by the Portfolio Controller and resolve outstanding items using judgment and discretion.
• Ensure internal controls are maintained and communicate any deficiencies to the Supervisor.
• Participate in regular recurring meetings with Property Management teams to review financial results, discuss outstanding A/R, and update quarterly forecasts.
• Collaborate with and provide support to Property Management teams as needed.
• Work with the Portfolio Controller to prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and review purchase orders and pay invoices to ensure timely payment, proper recording, and coding.
• Participate in the annual operating expense true-up process to ensure accurate billings or refunds to tenants in accordance with lease requirements.
• Monitor tenant accounts for completeness and accuracy.
• Support the Accounts Receivable function in resolving questions or issues.
• Participate in the due diligence process for acquisitions, dispositions, or financings, which may require intense effort in a compressed timeframe.
• Participate in maintaining the internal controls and policies of CDP.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CPA or CPA Candidate preferred.
• 1-3 years of related accounting experience with strong performance; will consider a college graduate with CDP internship experience.
• PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), and ability to learn company-specific software.
• Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.
• Familiarity with accounting systems required.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Dedicated wellbeing and health programs.

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Columbia, MD.