Senior Property Accountant

Abode • Fremont, CA

22h

About The Position

The Senior Property Accountant position is responsible for the financial closing and reporting of a portfolio of properties including the analytical and reconciliation of all entities in the portfolio in compliance with US GAAP. The Sr. Property Accountant will work with a variety of team members in accounting, property management, asset management and as well as the management team at Abode Services. This role is responsible for communicating financial results to all levels in the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 5 years of property management accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong PC skills; Word, Excel (intermediate to advanced functions).
• Strong ability to work independently and understand and explain financial concepts.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and successfully meet deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy, accountability and consistency produce quality work.
• Flexible, creative, well organized.
• Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities in a fast paced, growth environment.
• Experience working cross-departmentally, including those with non-finance and accounting backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Property Management and nonprofit accounting are a plus.
• Yardi is highly desirable.
• Property management and nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.
• Yardi experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly project financial reporting package needed to evaluate progress, financial status and needs of properties in assigned portfolio.
• Prepares complex account reconciliation and journal entries and performs on-going analytical review in support of the monthly and year end close process. Prepares monthly analysis of account variances.
• Communicates with on-site and other property managers to assist in completing month end close activities, answer questions, provide support, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time client and Company reporting.
• Prepares bank reconciliations for assigned property and company accounts.
• Ensures timely payments of and accurate coding for applicable mortgages, taxes, reserves, and other fees for assigned properties.
• Assist with cash management alongside the Accounting Manager and Assistant Accounting Manager.
• Coordinate wire transfers and ACH payments.
• Ensures regular and timely filing of all property financial information in centralized accounting files. Appropriately maintains any supporting documentation used for reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules – track, calculate and post deprecation monthly.
• Ensures the proper receipt, tracking and filing of hard and electronic copies of permanent documents for projects and legal entities.
• Actively participates in meetings to communicate and share accounting and analysis information. Concisely presents financial information and appropriately answers accounting questions to management as requested.
• Understands intercompany complexities and is able to ensure transactions are in balance. Analyze and clear variances prior to financial reporting close.
• Prepare annual audit schedules and work with external auditors and tax preparers to complete annual project and Organization’s financial statement audits.
• Assist with annual budget uploads to accounting software.
• Develops recommendations for effective and efficient business processes and participates in cross-functional projects.
• Other ad-hoc duties as requested.

Benefits

• $85,000 - $105,000 annually DOE
• 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
• 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
• Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
• 3% retirement match/contribution
• Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
• Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior