Property Accountant
Newcastle Investors · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
HybridAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including general ledgers, income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and variance analyses
- Prepare bank reconciliations, AR and AP subsidiary to General Ledger tie outs for assigned entities to ensure integrity of all financial data
- Record and analyze journal entries, accruals, prepaids and other accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP and company policies
- Oversee Accounts Receivable, process tenant receipts, charges and Accounts Payable for check processing
- Maintain oversight of cash activity
- Prepare detailed monthly and year-end workpapers for key balance sheet and income statement accounts
- Distribute quarterly financial reports requested by various lenders
- Post/review retail tenant billings, rent rolls, CAM reconciliations and other property related transactions
- Coordinate monthly, quarter and year-end close activities while meeting established deadlines
- Collaborate with Property Management, Asset Management and other teams to resolve accounting issues, explain financial results, and support operational decision-making
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting and internal/external audit processes
- Prepare/file state, county, and city tax filings
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- 2+ years of Accounting experience. Real Estate Accounting preferred
- Experience with Yardi or similar property management ERP is preferred
- Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills are required
- Ability to multitask and prioritize your workload
- Commitment to continued professional growth and learning