Accountant I

CHILDRESS KLEIN PROPERTIES INC•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant I provides direct support to the Division Controller and Senior Property Management personnel by executing multiple accounting functions and lease administration functions to ensure the efficient operation of the Office Division Accounting Department supporting the Receivership and Office division business lines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with one or more years of practical accounting experience required, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with two or more years of accounting experience.
Experience with an emphasis on financial reporting, budget control and general ledger is required.
Proficiency with basic computer applications including Windows and Internet Explorer.
Intermediate Word skills.
Advanced Excel skills with proven ability to create complex formulas and macros.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret a high volume of accounting data and respond in a professional and appropriate manner to inquiries or complaints from vendors, clients and property management personnel.
Must effectively and correctly communicate and present information to vendors, tenants, superiors and other property management personnel.
Must be capable of understanding and interpreting accounts payable reports.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally or in writing, present a professional image at all times, gain the trust and confidence of others, work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, and always project a positive, team-oriented, “can do” attitude.
Must have the ability to work well under pressure and prioritize as needed to meet rigid department deadlines.
Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and report his information to the Controller, Receiver and other department personnel.

Nice To Haves

Multi-facet commercial real estate experience (multifamily, office, industrial, retail) is preferred.
Experience with Yardi Accounting Software preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Enter payables and receipts related to the Receivership cases and process payments in a timely manner according to Childress Klein payment processing schedule
Enter journal entries for owner level receipts and prepare adjusting journal entries to maintain accurate financial reports
Process weekly funding requests to the onsite property management company
Cash Management Reconciliations on an ad hoc basis
Ownership and Property data analysis and reporting – ad hoc requests
Prepare detailed monthly financial statements for Owners and Creditors in accordance with their format and deadline requirements.
Assist in creation and analysis of annual budgets for assigned properties.
Assist with budget variance explanations and reforecasting exercises as needed.
Assist with annual operating expense reconciliations for assigned properties
Assist with annual property tax filings (real and business personal property), appeals, appraisals or other related duties.
Assist with internal and external auditing procedures and duties.
Assist with preparing annual partner review information
Assist with compiling court required documents and reports
Provide customer service to internal and external clients and creditors; research and respond to requests for information from Receiver, Property Managers, Partners and other management personnel.
Research outstanding invoices and third-party claims, monitor utility payments and provide guidance to the onsite property management team on vendor management
Research and maintain up to date Creditor List for periodic Court reporting
Assist Receiver in maintaining up to date cash projections for assigned properties
Assist Receiver in gathering and analyzing financial data in support of required duties identified in Order Appointing Receiver
Assist Receiver in the sale and Receivership property and close out of Receivership Estate in accordance with the Order Appointing Receiver
If directed by the Court, administer claims process for settling third party claims against the Receivership Estate for assigned properties
Review leases and create abstract based on lease language
Enter leases into Yardi accounting system
Generate lease commencement letters
Generate lease commission calculations for in-house and external brokers
Track tenant improvement projects
Track broker commission payments
Generate rent increase/adjustment letters