Property Accountant

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Reporting + Organizational Relationships

Cash Handling Duties

Physical Demands

Equal Employment Opportunity

Applicants With Disabilities

Compensation & Classification

The Property Accountant supports all aspects of accounting for the financials for an assigned Portfolio of affordable housing properties within CCH. This is a highly collaborative role that interacts with various departments within the organization to ensure accurate financial reporting for each property.

• Contribute to caring and positive working and living environments for all employees and residents
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties, including income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules
• Perform month-end closing activities: journal entries, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepaid amortization, AP/AR review, and general ledger maintenance
• Prepare financial data and reports for annual audits, property inspections, lender compliance, and regulatory agencies
• Use Yardi software to ensure accurate and timely recording of property-related financial transactions
• Review and post cash receipts in Yardi for assigned properties
• Analyze and maintain the general ledger to ensure the accuracy of coding and cost allocation
• Review Property's Accounts Payable
• Aid in preparation of budgets, investor reports, and operating subsidy requests
• Responsible for review of lease assets to ensure depreciation/amortization
• Aid in post-closing proration adjustments
• Track reserve accounts (e.g., replacement reserves, operating reserves) and ensure proper approvals for draws
• Track, organize, and manage the annual filing process for over 40 tax returns
• Process zero receipt batches in Yardi for assigned properties
• Take deposits to the bank as needed
• Support and collaborate with internal departments such as, Operations, Property Management, Finance, Corporate, Development, etc. on a regular basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree (AA) in accounting
• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in property management, real estate, or affordable housing
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting
• Proficiency with property management software (Yardi), and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Reporting + Organizational Relationships

This position will report directly to the Controller and does not have supervisory responsibility.

Cash Handling Duties

Take deposits to the bank as needed.

Physical Demands

• Continual sitting, typing, and repetitive computer use for up to 8 hours a day
• Frequent communication with others, including hearing and speaking clearly with individuals and groups, in person and via phone and video calls

Equal Employment Opportunity

CCH is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. We encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants With Disabilities

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants who are disabled may participate in the application process. If you are seeking accommodation, please advise in writing at time of application.

Compensation & Classification

• CCH is committed to paying competitive wages. The salary range for this position is $33.94 - $47.23 / hourly.
• Based on CCH’s compensation philosophy most new hires are brought in at the minimum of the salary range.
• CCH has a competitive benefits package with health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 8% of an employer contribution for retirement, and more.
• This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
• This position is based at the CCH Central Office - Walnut Creek located at 1855 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.