Senior Property Accountant

Foxfire Property Management•Concord, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of accounting records for a portfolio of Foxfire-managed properties. This position prepares and analyzes financial statements, ensures compliance with internal policies, and works closely with Property Managers and the accounting team. The role requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail consistent with Foxfire’s standards, utilizing the accrual basis of accounting, in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a four-year college or university and at least 3-5 years related experience and/or training.
Strong knowledge of GAAP financial reporting.
Must have developed language skills to the point of being able to: read, analyze, and interpret technical and financial documents and reports.
Ability to respond to inquiries or issues from customers, personnel, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Able to effectively present information to management, small groups, and/or Board of Directors.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Must have developed reasoning skills to be able to: positively identify problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and provide a viable solution.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of accounting and other related instructions in various form(s).
Ability to pass physical exam, pre-employment drug test, and background check
Requires sitting to a significant degree, walking, standing, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and seeing
Lifting up to 25 lbs. maximum with infrequent lifting and/or carrying or transporting of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copiers, facsimile, telephone, and 10-key calculator

Nice To Haves

Experience with property management or accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries required for monthly financial statements
Prepare and review monthly financial statements for assigned properties by the 10th of every month
Analyze and explain monthly budget-to-actual variances
Review A/P, A/R, and prepaid schedules for accuracy
Review cost center transactions and ensure proper coding
Complete and verify bank reconciliations for all cash accounts
Collaborate with Property Managers to review financial performance
Prepare and reconcile Common Area Maintenance (CAM) billings and annual reconciliations
Process security deposit accounting in compliance with applicable regulations
Assist auditors with fiscal year-end reviews, audits, and tax preparation
Maintain fixed asset schedules and record depreciation
Ensure compliance with GAAP and Foxfire accounting policies
Assist with preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
Prepare reporting required for lenders, investors, and regulatory agencies
Support system improvements and accounting process efficiencies
Promote and support Foxfire’s company policies, procedures, and values
Maintain confidentiality of all financial and tenant-related information
Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
Provide backup support for accounts payable, billing, and cash posting functions, as well as attend occasional Board Meetings.
Assist with annual budget process, including forecasting.
Prepare annual budget vs. actual reporting for managed properties.
Participate in ongoing professional education and training.
Actively seek additional responsibilities when workload permits.
Other duties as assigned