Senior Staff Accountant for Property Management

Housing Trust Group•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant will focus on real estate development, primarily in the low-income housing tax credit industry. Reporting to the Controller of the Property Management Department, this position collaborates with accounting and Property Management staff to ensure reporting is accurate and timely. The role contributes to reports used by management for decision-making and supports a system of accounting records, controls, and budgets that help senior management make financial decisions and mitigate risk. The position prepares financial and regulatory reports, reconciliations, financial statements, audit schedules, and transaction documentation. It also provides analyses and explanations of financial results, responds to information requests from outside parties, and participates in departmental process improvements. The role may require time and effort beyond a traditional work week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
At least 4 years of experience in property management accounting.
Proficiency and aptitude with general accounting software, Microsoft Office, and Yardi.
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to identify needs, propose solutions, and collaborate to complete projects on time.
May require time and effort beyond a traditional work week.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the low-income housing tax credit segment of the industry.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for financial regulatory reporting.
Reconcile tenant and housing authority revenues against property rent rolls.
Prepare monthly management reporting packages.
Prepare and review financial statements and exception reports.
Prepare calculations and general ledger adjustments for rental income property accounts.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and analyze income and expenses monthly.
Prepare year-end audit schedules and documentation for external auditors.
Perform bank reconciliations and other required control functions.
Prepare, review, and upload transaction charges and invoices into the accounting system.
Participate in departmental process improvement projects.
Maintain professional working relationships with property managers, auditors, tenants, vendors, investors, and lenders.
Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to requests for information or reports from outside parties for compliance and investors.
Provide supporting documents and explain financial statement results and transactions.
Prepare year-end special reports such as SR-1.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.