Property Accountant

Primary Duties

• Contribute to Wangard’s achievement of strategic goals and objectives as well as those of the accounting department.
• Perform monthly accounting close process including preparation of workpapers, general ledger reconciliations, and preparation of the monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties to be review by Accounting Manager.
• Review and approve AP invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payment to vendors in accordance with company policies.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including investigating outstanding items.
• Collaborate with the Property Management team to investigate and provide explanations for monthly budget variances.
• Prepare and issue monthly billbacks to commercial tenants, ensuring timely communication of added charges to Property Management team.
• Prepare annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations for commercial tenants with assistance from property management staff.
• Afford assistance to Accounting Manager with maintenance of fixed asset records with annual reconciliations.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the Accounting Manager informed of all critical issues.
• Contribute to process improvements and help maintain compliance with internal controls.
• Participate in special projects and assignments as needed.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s in accounting is required.
• Experience working in public accounting is desirable.
• Strong general ledger knowledge gained through experience within an organization that maintains GAAP based accrual accounting.
• Strong computer skills, including fluency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with Yardi software is desirable.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate concerns in a concise and timely manner.
• High degree of detail orientation and conscientiousness concerning the timely completion of assignments.
• Desire to take ownership and responsibility for work product.
• Responsive team player with the ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks.
• High degree of credibility and confidentiality.
• Exceptional work ethic.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty well.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The employee will be regularly required to sit; stand; walk; reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands; talk and hear.
• The employee may occasionally be required to climb.
• The employee will be required to work at a personal computer and talk on the phone for extended periods of time.
• Must possess the ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms and be available to work extended/flexible hours and weekends, as needed.

Attendance/Travel

• This position is a full-time salaried position.
• This position requires the availability to work some nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• This position also requires regular attendance and active participation/planning at all company functions and events.

Learning and Development

• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth.

Benefits

• An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.
• Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.