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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with one or more years of practical accounting experience required, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with two or more years of accounting experience.
• Experience with an emphasis on financial reporting, budget control and general ledger is required.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications including Windows and Internet Explorer.
• Intermediate Word skills.
• Advanced Excel skills with proven ability to create complex formulas and macros.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret a high volume of accounting data and respond in a professional and appropriate manner to inquiries or complaints from vendors, clients and property management personnel.
• Must effectively and correctly communicate and present information to vendors, tenants, superiors and other property management personnel.
• Must be capable of understanding and interpreting accounts payable reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally or in writing, present a professional image at all times, gain the trust and confidence of others, work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, and always project a positive, team-oriented, “can do” attitude.
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and prioritize as needed to meet rigid department deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and report his information to the Controller, Receiver and other department personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-facet commercial real estate experience (multifamily, office, industrial, retail) is preferred.
• Experience with Yardi Accounting Software preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enter payables and receipts related to the Receivership cases and process payments in a timely manner according to Childress Klein payment processing schedule
• Enter journal entries for owner level receipts and prepare adjusting journal entries to maintain accurate financial reports
• Process weekly funding requests to the onsite property management company
• Cash Management Reconciliations on an ad hoc basis
• Ownership and Property data analysis and reporting – ad hoc requests
• Prepare detailed monthly financial statements for Owners and Creditors in accordance with their format and deadline requirements.
• Assist in creation and analysis of annual budgets for assigned properties.
• Assist with budget variance explanations and reforecasting exercises as needed.
• Assist with annual operating expense reconciliations for assigned properties
• Assist with annual property tax filings (real and business personal property), appeals, appraisals or other related duties.
• Assist with internal and external auditing procedures and duties.
• Assist with preparing annual partner review information
• Assist with compiling court required documents and reports
• Provide customer service to internal and external clients and creditors; research and respond to requests for information from Receiver, Property Managers, Partners and other management personnel.
• Research outstanding invoices and third-party claims, monitor utility payments and provide guidance to the onsite property management team on vendor management
• Research and maintain up to date Creditor List for periodic Court reporting
• Assist Receiver in maintaining up to date cash projections for assigned properties
• Assist Receiver in gathering and analyzing financial data in support of required duties identified in Order Appointing Receiver
• Assist Receiver in the sale and Receivership property and close out of Receivership Estate in accordance with the Order Appointing Receiver
• If directed by the Court, administer claims process for settling third party claims against the Receivership Estate for assigned properties
• Review leases and create abstract based on lease language
• Enter leases into Yardi accounting system
• Generate lease commencement letters
• Generate lease commission calculations for in-house and external brokers
• Track tenant improvement projects
• Track broker commission payments
• Generate rent increase/adjustment letters

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absence Options
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Mentorship Programs