Property Accountant

Description

Job Title: Property Accountant 

Location: San Luis Obispo

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Controller, Property Management 

Direct Reports: N/A

Essential Functions

• Performs accounting tasks to provide accurate and timely financial reports to internal management as well as to external Owners, Partners and Lenders as needed.
• Reconcile bank accounts for select group of properties.
• Assist Property Managers in posting and reconciling tenant ledgers including managing potential receivable write offs.
• Create journal entries to adjust accounts.
• Perform account analysis on all balance sheet accounts and select income and expense accounts.
• Process mortgage payments for select group of properties including escrow analysis reconciliations. 
• Process rental assistance payments in agency portals.
• Perform budget variance analysis quarterly.
• Create and maintain annual budget workbooks for selected properties.
• Process move-out settlements for tenants including bank transfers from trust account.
• Create and maintain annual reporting workbooks for selected properties.
• Assists in audit preparation and manage audit inquiries.
• Maintains accurate and current files.
• Utilizes computer to perform above duties as required.
• Additional duties and projects assigned by the Controller.

Requirements

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

Strong proficiency in Yardi Voyager.

Proficiency in Excel.

Demonstrated aptitude for detail and accuracy with numbers.

Understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting.

Strong professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing. 

Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with staff and external stakeholders at all levels. 

Positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in-writing.

Ability to issue internal or external correspondence (letters, memos, email, etc.)

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience.

Previous experience managing a high volume of detailed, confidential, and repetitive work.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

License/Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and access to a dependable form of transportation.

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended period, some standing (managing physical files), occasionally driving to and from financial institutions.