Property Accountant

Essex Property Trust•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$73,000 - $89,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Property Accounting team at Essex works directly with the Operations team to manage the financial activities of each residential community. The goal of the team is to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The Property Accountant position is responsible for the preparation of bank reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and income and expense analytics. A candidate should have attention to detail and strong analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or related field.
3+ years of multi-family property management accounting experience or relevant real estate accounting experience.
Yardi experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Submit complete and accurate recurring and monthly Journal Entries.
Reconcile and complete balance sheet account reconciliations.
Have a solid understanding of sub ledger data and its impact on financial statements.
Prepare bank reconciliations in a timely manner.
Ensure the clearing of checks and deposits and receipts on a daily basis.
Review the accuracy and completeness of monthly rent postings.
Research, analyze and provide meaningful and accurate information and report as required.
Work with the team lead to provide variance explanations and account information is required.
Communicate professionally with community managers.
Assist with other ad hoc requests and reports as needed.
Assist in preparing Joint Venture Reporting and its requirements.
Ensure that checks received are timely deposited to the bank and to the correct bank account.
Assist with internal and external audit requests as needed.