Property Accountant

Prospera Housing Community S • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for performance of general ledger accounting, preparation of financial accounts, monthly opening and closing of accounts and preparation of monthly financial statements for assigned properties. Prepares appropriate accounting reports for regulatory requirements and assists external auditors as required.

Requirements

• Accuracy, timeliness and adherence to professional standards is essential to assure financial reporting systems in place are correctly recording material financial transactions.
• Evidence of demonstrable problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers and persons outside the organization.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends when important deadlines must be met. Such requirements typically occur during audit period.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least one year experience in financial accounting.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware and competency with computer software, including accounting systems and property management systems (RealPage preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Current CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts and cash tracking schedules monthly.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and individual transactions for correct general ledger account coding.
• Track special projects.
• Prepare the following monthly reports: Financial reports for the company and contract properties; revenue and receivables; journal entries; fixed assets schedules; net income required by HUD; ABC reports: supporting schedules for financial statements.
• Prepare annual audit work papers for designated entities, prepare responses and explanation of supporting materials and procedures, and prepare any other necessary data as requested.
• Maintain log sheets for expenditures eligible for replacement reserve (RFR) draws and prepare RFR draws as requested.
• Perform accounts payable review as necessary, ensuring expenditures are coded appropriately and, when necessary, return to AP for verification, correction and/or reclassification.
• Responsible for alerting Controller and assisting in appropriate resolution where instances of problems arise.

What This Job Offers

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