Property Accountant

Housing And Community Services Inc•San Antonio, TX

1d•$45,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Prospera has been empowering families since 1993 by providing safe, high-quality affordable housing with support services to those in need. As a mission-driven, values-based nonprofit, Prospera is committed to fostering family stability and a strong sense of community by addressing individual needs. At the heart of our work are our core values: integrity, accountability, excellence, commitment, dignity, fairness, and respect. These core values are our guiding principles and shape everything we do, from how we serve our residents, to how we support one another as a team. At Prospera, every team member plays a vital role in advancing our mission. We welcome passionate individuals who are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Looking for an individual who is a quick study, motivated to excel and strives to gain valuable knowledge and experience with a progressive affordable housing developer and manager. Of utmost importance, primary responsibilities will be performance of general ledger and financial accounting, with preparation of monthly financial statements for assigned properties (12-15). May also be asked to prepare reports for regulatory requirements and assists with external auditors as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Company is willing to train qualified individuals, so no prior affordable housing or multifamily accounting experience is required.
Existing staff will assist and train new employees in use of company software and systems.
Company encourages accounting staff to pursue CPA accreditation.
Fosters a positive work environment embracing the Mission and Core Values of Prospera (Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Commitment, Dignity, Fairness and Respect).
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and individuals outside the organization.
Ability to see details at close range.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

Reconcile bank accounts and cash tracking schedules monthly.
Analyze general ledger accounts and transactions for correct general ledger account coding.
Review and make accruals entries as needed.
Review detail subledgers (AR, fixed assets, AP, etc.) and tie out to GL control accounts.
Make and post journal entries as needed with proper support.
Tie out mortgage balances to lender balances.
Accrue and post interest on intercompany and other debts.
Run monthly intercompany reconciliation reports to ensure agreement to other entity balances.
Prepare the monthly financial reports for each property utilizing company software, including surplus cash.
Prepare and maintain RFR draw logs and assist in compilation of RFR draw packages.
Prepare annual audit work papers for assigned properties with backup using prior year packages as templates and be prepared to explain items to third party auditors as requested.
Any special projects as requested.
Responsible for alerting Controller or Assistant Controller and assisting in appropriate resolution of problem situations.