Senior Property Accountant

RPM Living • Charleston, SC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Property Accountant supports accounting and financial reporting for RPM, including financial reporting, cash management, and general ledger responsibilities for a portfolio of properties. The role prepares financial information for multiple clients with different reporting requirements and uses detailed technical accounting skills to assess appropriate accounting treatment. It also involves managing cash to pay property expenses and anticipate funding needs, and providing timely communication and customer service to clients and property management.

The Senior Property Accountant may mentor and train less experienced accounting staff and participate in preparing and maintaining written policies and procedures. This is a hybrid role requiring work in a corporate or regional office four days per week. The office is an open setting that may include bright lights, constant noises, and distractions. The anticipated annual salary range is $65,000–$85,000.

Requirements

• Must be able to read documents, computer screens, and data.
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer.
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial information in accordance with deadlines and requirements, following accounting policies and procedures and maintaining effective internal controls.
• Prepare financial statements for multiple clients with different reporting requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner while providing exceptional customer service.
• Apply detailed technical accounting skills to assess the appropriateness of accounting treatment.
• Manage cash to pay property expenses and predict funding needs.
• Record journal entries and accruals, reconcile income, and document prepaid rent in industry-specific software.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Perform bank reconciliations as appropriate.
• Make cash disbursements through wires and checks, prepare invoicing and inter-company collections, and maintain a daily cash balance.
• Mentor and help train new or less experienced accounting staff.
• Participate in preparing and maintaining written policies and procedures for functions and duties performed.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by a Supervisor or the Executive Team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs and Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounts on Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel.
• Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed