Staff, Property Accountant

The RMR Group•Atlanta, GA

13d

About The Position

Overview Perform accounting support functions for residential properties. This position requires close coordination with the Property Manager, Department Managers, Corporate Accounting and the Systems Manager. The Property Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager, while accepting direction from the Senior Property Accountant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3.0 minimum GPA.
Basic understanding of general ledger activity, preference with Yardi application.
Proficiency with Excel and other MS applications.
1 - 3 years of accounting experience with two years within the residential real estate industry. Alternatively, 1 - 3 years of public accounting experience with real estate clients.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Must be a team oriented, problem solver.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external teams.

Nice To Haves

CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain GAAP accrual general ledger for a portfolio of multifamily assets.
Prepare and process monthly journal entries. Produce monthly financial statements according to the established schedule and analyze results. Communicate concerns to the Accounting Manager.
Complete and analyze various account reconciliations including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid rent, tenant security deposits and gross potential rent.
Review income, expense and capital purchases for accurate coding and payment. Resolve issues with Property Manager or other departments as necessary.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
Perform special projects as needed and provide support to the accounting and property management teams.
Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in reporting and other meetings as required by property management and/or accounting.
Prepare calculations of cash available for payables and provide approval to accounts payable team for invoices to be paid.
Assist with monthly or quarterly calculations of distributable proceeds, and initiate distribution wires.
Assist with financial statement audits and tax preparation by providing supporting documentation and explanations to auditors/tax preparers.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plans (FSA)
401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Matching Gift Program
Wide Array of Voluntary, Employee-Paid Benefits to choose from including Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection & Pet Insurance