Senior Accountant

Elmington Property Management•Nashville, TN

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant oversees day to day property accounting functions. This role maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems, while supervising and working closely with staff accountants across portfolios and ownership groups to ensure timely and accurate financial reports. This position is based in Nashville, TN, and requires regular in-person work from our Nashville Corporate office.

Requirements

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with team members, leadership, and residents.
Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines efficiently.
A passion for chasing excellence and providing exemplary customer service.
Mastery of GAAP principals
Previous experience with financial/property management software
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Minimum 3-5 years in a similar position.
Proven success in managing a team of 3-5 staff accountants, ensuring the preparation and submission of monthly financials accurately, on or before deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience within the property management industry

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a portfolio of managed properties in accordance with GAAP and client requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and intercompany postings.
Review general ledger activity to ensure proper coding by property, entity, and ownership structure.
Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and analyze actual vs. budget variances and provide clear explanations for ownership and asset managers.
Ensure compliance with management agreements, client reporting standards, and lender requirements.
Prepare and review owner distributions, equity contributions, and capital transactions.
Respond to client questions regarding financials with professionalism, accuracy, and timeliness.
Oversee cash management activities including bank reconciliations, reserve tracking, and cash flow analysis.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
Coordinate with tax providers on annual returns, property tax reconciliations, and required filings.
Oversee the activities of a team of staff accountants reviewing their work for accuracy and timely dissemination of financial management reports.
Communicate with clients as needed for financial reporting and ensure funding requests are presented in an accurate and timely manner to ensure adequate funding and vendor and bill payment.
Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compiles a variety of special reports and work closely with the Accounting Manager.
Perform all other duties as assigned