Accountant Property

UDR Careers•Highlands Ranch, CO

19h•$68,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

UDR, Inc. is now hiring an Accountant Property to join our team at our corporate office in Highlands Ranch. GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under direct supervision, provide accounting support to the Accounting Department. Provide maintenance, updates, and reconciliation of assigned accounts. Prepare month-end journal entries and assist in monthly financial statement preparation. Prepare, develop, and analyze management accounting information following established policies and procedures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to provide financial support and service. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to Property Accounting Supervisor or Manager - Accounting SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Prepare and record journal entries in PeopleSoft. 2. Take ownership of all assigned month-end close processes and responsibilities and ensure their accurate and timely completion. 3. Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts for assigned properties. 4. Ensure investigation is done and appropriate entries are made (if necessary) to clear reconciling items within 30 days. 5. Perform fluctuation analysis for communities assigned during monthly close process and provide explanations where needed. 6. Understand capital versus expense accounting and appropriately apply the Company’s capitalization policy. 7. Perform monthly community balance sheet analysis for accuracy and compliance with GAAP. 8. Reconcile insurance claim invoices to the GL and prepare insurance journal entries in accordance of GAAP. 9. Assist in completing various administrative, accounting, and other financial or statistical reports. 10. Work with outside auditors to assist with quarterly reviews and year-end audits, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing requirements. 11. Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned or as necessary. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance is preferred, or its equivalent experience, required. 2. Minimum of two years’ related experience or CPA certificate preferred. 3. Experience with PeopleSoft preferred. 4. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license unless otherwise noted. Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans Medical Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Spending Account Lifestyle Spending Account Supplemental Term Life Insurance Critical Illness Plan Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance / AD&D Insurance Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance 401(k) Plan with company match Salary Range: $68,000.00/yr. – $80,000.00/yr., depends on experience Bonus Potential: Eligible for 10% annual bonus potential, based on personal and company performance Anticipated Close Date: March 24, 2026 UDR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. UDR is committed to providing and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment with equitable access and opportunity for associates to participate, grow, and reach their full potential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance is preferred, or its equivalent experience, required.
Minimum of two years’ related experience or CPA certificate preferred.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license unless otherwise noted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PeopleSoft preferred.
CPA certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and record journal entries in PeopleSoft.
Take ownership of all assigned month-end close processes and responsibilities and ensure their accurate and timely completion.
Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts for assigned properties.
Ensure investigation is done and appropriate entries are made (if necessary) to clear reconciling items within 30 days.
Perform fluctuation analysis for communities assigned during monthly close process and provide explanations where needed.
Understand capital versus expense accounting and appropriately apply the Company’s capitalization policy.
Perform monthly community balance sheet analysis for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Reconcile insurance claim invoices to the GL and prepare insurance journal entries in accordance of GAAP.
Assist in completing various administrative, accounting, and other financial or statistical reports.
Work with outside auditors to assist with quarterly reviews and year-end audits, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing requirements.
Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned or as necessary.