Property Accountant

Bridge33 Capital • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bridge33 Capital is seeking a PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT who is responsible for all property level accounting functions for an assigned portfolio of assets, which includes owning the day-to-day accounting activity and month-end closing cycle for the assigned portfolio. This full-time hybrid role (4 days in-office, 1 day work from home) is based in our Chicago office. Come make your mark as an integral part of Bridge33 Capital!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related degree is required.
• Strong accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP accounting are required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, and trial balance flux analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail are required.
• Self-motivated with an effective interpersonal and collaborative working style, along with a strong work ethic and a “roll up your sleeves” attitude.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of working experience in the commercial real estate industry highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of real estate legal documents (such as leases, property management agreements, purchase and sale agreements).
• Prior experience in Yardi Voyager or similar accounting system and AvidXchange highly preferred.
• Proficient Excel skills and familiarity with Google productivity tools are highly preferred.
• CPA designation or candidate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the general ledgers and reporting for a portfolio of properties.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, budget to actual variance analysis, and lender reports for review.
• Work closely with various departments such as Asset Management, Property Management, and Fund/Corporate Accounting to ensure accounting information accurately and comprehensively reflects property activity in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
• Perform ongoing responsibilities which include daily cash management duties; AR/AP processing; miscellaneous transaction recording and investigation; and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for tenant invoicing, calculation of reimbursables, interpretation and analysis of leases, and support in resolving tenant inquiries.
• Ensure appropriate accounting entries are booked timely and accurately with appropriate audit trail.
• Prepare quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with departmental policies and procedures including annual reviews and periodic updates, as necessary.
• Prepare and complete annual CAM estimate calculations and CAM reconciliations.
• Assist with annual audit process.
• Ensure all analysis and work product are accurate, thorough, and neat.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Fast paced and dynamic work environment, including frequent interaction with the senior management team
• Flexible time off policy
• Company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan with Company match
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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