Property Accountant I

About the role

The Property Accountant reports to the Property Manager and executes all administrative, accounting, and operational reporting functions for the assigned corporate-occupier facility or portfolio.

Pay

Base hourly rate: $30.00 to $35.00. Additional compensation may be achieved through bonus. This range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by work location, relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input all approved and coded invoices into the accounting system.
• Work closely with the property management team to determine which invoices can be paid.
• Complete check runs and cash disbursement schedules for several different legal entities.
• Ensure checks are signed by the appropriate signing officers.
• Assist with mailing or paying invoices at the bank according to specific instructions.
• Initiate monthly payments, including preparation of vouchers for pre-authorized payments, mortgages, and management fees.
• Assist in making bank deposits and bill payments at the bank.
• Handle vendor inquiries.
• Complete bank reconciliations for several bank accounts.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Ensure proper maintenance, filing, and storage of accounting records for several legal entities.
• Assist with special projects or other reasonable duties that may become part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business, real estate, or finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of related real estate accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of property management, facilities management, and financial terms and principles.
• Ability to analyze and make complex financial and business decisions.
• Proficient in Yardi, AvidXChange, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications, with the capability to create complex financial and business-related documents.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.