Property Accountant

EVERGREEN REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC • Chicago, IL

44d • $80,000 - $84,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Property Accountant will report to the Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager and play a key role in providing overall accounting and related support for assigned properties for which the Property Accountant is responsible for. This includes market rate as well as affordable housing properties. This includes responsibility for accounting, audit work papers, and transaction analysis.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance
• 4-5 years of experience in the real estate industry, or a combination of experience in the real estate industry and real estate experience within public accounting.
• PC proficiency (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Excel is required.
• Ability to work under deadlines and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well with all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
• Results-orientation and attention to deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the regulatory aspects of affordable housing is desirable
• CPA desirable
• Working knowledge of OneSite software is desirable

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for assigned properties as directed by owners, investors and lenders
• Complete analysis of financial results and highlighting results to property management and owners
• Prepare month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and other balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee cash management for assigned properties
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed
• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors for assigned properties; Prepare audit workpaper packages for external audits.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by CFO, Controller and Assistant Controller

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level