Property Accounting Associate

Kidder Mathews Careers•Tukwila, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Kidder Mathews has been a leader in the commercial real estate industry for nearly 60 years, fostering an innovative and dynamic work culture with more than 100 "best workplace" awards. Now the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S., Kidder Mathews has over 900 professionals across 19 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, appraisal, asset services, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm averages $9 billion in transaction volume, manages more than 54 million square feet of space, and conducts 2,700 appraisal, consulting, and cost segregation assignments annually. JOB SUMMARY The Accounting Associate works to provide superior accounting support service to all Kidder Mathews Property Managers and Accountants in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner. This position works closely with other Asset Services Division employees in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Some college preferred
2+ years relevant experience (in an accounting environment is preferred)
Experience with property management accounting systems preferred (Skyline, MRI, Yardi, etc.)
Basic knowledge of accounting procedures
Ability to learn and be proficient in the following programs: Yardi, Skyline, MRI, Avid, ClickPay, MS Office
Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Professional communication and organizational skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners
Ability to speak, write and understand English
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and utilize resources to execute and complete tasks within a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment
Willingness for professional development and continual learning

Responsibilities

Act as primary contact for all trust account banking relationships (including lockbox and Clickpay)
Produce monthly tenant rent statements accurately and on time
Provide banking support for all managed properties including reconciliation, reporting, cash application and cash distribution
Maintain vendors in both the Accounting Systems of Record and Avid ensuring accuracy and up to date information
Apply cash receipts to tenant accounts within 24 hours of receipt
Record corporate revenue and maintain log weekly
Assist with preparation and mailing of weekly vendor payments
Reconcile and process credit card charges monthly, if applicable
Sort and distribute daily mail
Maintain W-9s for vendors and property owners
Assist with the preparation of 1099 year end reports for all properties accurately and on time
Provide clerical support for special projects as assigned
Set up new accounts accurately with all required information within 24 hours of receiving appropriate documentation
Perform other duties or projects as requested or required