Property Accountant

JM Eagle•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$63,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Property Accountant serves as the day-to-day accountant for the company’s headquarters office building and manufacturing facilities across the United States. The role maintains accounting records for real estate properties and supports real estate transactions, property operations, insurance matters, tax filings, and financial analysis. The Property Accountant also works with brokers, vendors, tenants, auditors, consultants, and finance and accounting colleagues, and may serve as backup for the Property and Insurance Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Two to three years of accounting experience in property management or real estate.
Strong critical-thinking skills and understanding of basic accounting concepts, including debits and credits.
Strong ability to write clear, concise memos and emails.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to learn industry-related regulations quickly and use the information in written reports.
Comfort preparing and delivering reports to management, both in writing and verbally.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Rent Manager or equivalent real estate software is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with analytical software tools.

Responsibilities

Maintain clear and accurate accounting records for real estate properties, with emphasis on the headquarters office building.
Create tenant invoices and billing.
Process vendor payments and collect cash receipts.
Assist with real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, leasing, and exchanges.
Oversee maintenance and repairs.
Calculate common area maintenance (CAM) adjustments.
Collaborate with real estate brokers to analyze and propose leasing deals and agreements with tenants and prospective tenants.
Prepare property tax filings for all properties, including manufacturing facilities.
Coordinate property tax audits and appeals, working with designated tax auditors and consultants.
Support property insurance matters, including claims.
Perform fixed assets accounting.
Prepare financial models and analysis related to property management, insurance, and finance.
Perform account reconciliations to ensure balances are correct.
Handle month-end closing.
Serve as backup for the Property and Insurance Manager.
Draft and present reports and proposals to senior staff and executive leadership.
Assist with other finance-related projects as directed.
Collaborate with other finance and accounting personnel.