Property Accountant

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Property Accountant candidate with an accounting, customer-service, and reporting skill set. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to be a part of a unique and rapidly growing start-up. The right candidate has a growth mindset and an entrepreneurial drive including a high tolerance for uncertainty.

Responsible for preparing and assisting with review of monthly financial statements for various properties. Specific responsibilities include monthly general ledger close, analysis, bank reconciliation review, journal entry, research and invoice/payable.

Researches and answers Property Managers’ questions regarding month-end financials. Train various Community team members in Accounting and Financial systems and processes.

• AP/AR
• Hospitality reconciliation of reservations, check-in/check-out and cash received.

Aids in quarterly/annual external audits as needed. External and internal property level reporting. Record monthly adjusting and accrual entries. Assist Accounting Manager with specific tasks and responsibilities. Assist with monthly financial statement analysis according to GAAP with variance reporting. Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures. Working with auditors, attorneys and lenders. Continuously improving based on daydream feedback loops.

Skills and Experience

• Accounting or finance degree, or relevant experience.
• 2+ years Experience in being part of a real estate accounting team.
• Yardi experience is a necessity.
• A demonstrated ability to learn new technologies & software.
• Experience in implementing and optimizing accounting processes.
• Experience in training property-level teams on accounting processes.
• Strong operational & customer service skills with high initiative and ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Experience being part of and real estate accounting teams.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• REIT experience preferred.
• Accounting or finance degree (and pursuing CPA preferred).

Community Team Perks + Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision health plan options that begin the first month after your start date!
• Invest in Your Future: Eligible after just three months of employment, we offer a 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you reach your savings goals.
• Time Off That Grows with You: In addition to 11 paid holidays, Sentral offers 8 different types of paid time off (PTO) to meet all of life's demands. These 8 types of PTO include personal days that have no waiting period to use, one floating holiday each year, Enrichment Hours for volunteering or career development, and more!
• Travel Discount: Team members (and their friends and families) receive travel discounts when they stay at a Sentral community.
• Deep Savings: All team members are Sentral receive discounted rates on pet insurance, attractions, rental cars, shows, events, and more!