BHMC Property Accountant

BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP•Santa Rosa, CA

1d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Property Accountant handles accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, and year-end audit processes for the BHMC property portfolio. The role works with the Property Management team to exchange information and approve and verify financial information for properties managed by Burbank Housing. The Property Accountant prepares and interprets financial statements and assists with reports and audit preparation as needed.

Requirements

Three years of work experience in property bookkeeping or accounting, with an emphasis on accounts payable and receivable; relevant education and experience may be substituted for practical experience.
Experience in property management organizations.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with diverse people, both on-site and off-site.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
Property accounting or management experience with Yardi.
Ability to read, interpret, analyze, and maintain tenant ledgers.
Ability to write clear and concise business correspondence and communicate effectively with field employees by telephone and email.
Ability to interpret accounting reports and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), investigate variances and discrepancies, draw valid conclusions, and make recommendations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of standard software and systems, including Adobe Pro, Windows XP, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

A degree with an emphasis in Accounting or an Accounting Certificate is preferred.
Working knowledge of Yardi accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Post monthly rent and subsidy and HUD payments.
Deposit tenant, laundry, replacement reserve, and other checks.
Process move-ins, move-outs, and unit transfers.
Process non-sufficient-funds notices.
Perform journal entry reconciliations and reclassifications.
Reconcile mortgages.
Print association invoices and apply for association payments and updates.
Complete month-end accounts receivable reconciliations and make adjustments as needed.
Review property receivables for errors and check property alerts.
Process payable invoices for assigned properties and record electronic payments.
Produce and post-transfer checks from property cash accounts.
Assist property managers with accounting questions and resolve problems.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
Compile monthly financial packages generated by Yardi software.
Assist the Accounting Manager with projects as needed.
Process year-end audit items.
Assist with the year-end 1099 process.
Assist with year-end tax return filing.