Property Accountant

RHO RESIDENTIAL LLC•Roseland, NJ

4d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Accountant will, under minimal supervision, perform accounting functions and duties for a portfolio of owned, managed, or joint-ventured residential properties. The Property Accountant will actively participate in the preparation of the monthly financial statements and management reports for each property. They will establish and maintain a working relationship with the properties and upper management.

Requirements

Able to prioritize tasks and projects using time management and organizational skills to achieve overall goals.
Must be prepared to work with minimal supervision, yet consistently prepared to present results and status of projects to supervisor.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to positively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Must be able to analyze data and supporting evidence to provide recommendations.
Possess positive interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge of real estate and multi-family industry.
Must be flexible in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must have Yardi accounting software experience.
Excellent attention to detail.
Capacity to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
Demonstrated ability to support audits, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Candidates will possess 3-5 years’ experience in a real estate management environment

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Financial reporting for assigned properties
Assist with the onboarding of new properties
Completing the monthly close process (including maintaining general ledger accounts, providing monthly account analysis, and reconciling balance sheet accounts)
Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals
Enforcing GAAP accounting principles and company policies
Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
Prepare/Review bank reconciliations for operating and security deposits accounts
Oversee third-party accounting provider
Assist in posting AP and processing weekly/biweekly check runs
Processing cash receipts for Corporate level transactions
Support property management and operations teams with financial inquiries or reporting needs.
Assist with audits & tax preparation processes.