Property Accountant

Aston Carter•Columbia, MD

3d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking a Property Accountant to join their team. This role involves maintaining books and records for assigned properties, performing month-end close activities, and preparing financial analyses. The Property Accountant will also be responsible for account reconciliations, ensuring internal controls are maintained, and collaborating with Property Management teams. Additionally, the role includes monitoring purchase orders, pay invoices, and participating in the annual operating expense true-up process. The position also supports the Accounts Receivable function and participates in due diligence for acquisitions, dispositions, or financings. The Property Accountant will also help maintain internal controls and policies, communicating any deficiencies to their supervisor. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

CPA or CPA Candidate preferred.
1-3 years related accounting experience with strong performance necessary.
Will consider college graduate with CDP internship experience.
PC proficiency to include but not limited to) Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn company specific software.
Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.
Familiarity with accounting systems required.

Responsibilities

Maintain books and records for assigned properties.
Perform assigned month-end close activities of assigned portfolio of properties.
Propose and/or record monthly journal entries including rental revenue, CAM accrual and direct tenant billings; monthly operating expense contract accruals; and other operating expense accruals.
Prepare required variance analysis comparing actual against budget and forecasts in current and prior periods.
Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations for review by Portfolio Controller.
Resolve outstanding items using judgement and discretion as appropriate.
Ensure internal controls are being maintained.
Participate in regular recurring meetings with Property Management teams to review financial results, discuss outstanding A/R and to update quarterly forecasts with Property Managers.
Collaborate with and provide support to Property Management teams as needed.
Work with Portfolio Controller to prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts.
Monitor and review purchase orders and pay invoices to ensure timely payment and recording as well as proper coding.
Participate in the annual operating expense true-up process to ensure accurate billings or refunds to tenants in accordance with the lease requirements.
Monitors tenant’s accounts for completeness and accuracy.
Supports Accounts Receivable function in resolving questions/issues.
Participates in the due diligence process for acquisitions, dispositions or financings which requires an intense effort in a compressed timeframe.
Participates in maintaining the internal controls and policies of CDP.
Communicate any deficiencies in controls to Supervisor.
Other job-related duties as assigned.