Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field., Minimum 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate accounting., Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Entrata or similar software., CPA or CPA track preferred but not required..

Key responsabilities:

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, account coding, and journal entries.

Review vendor invoicing, reconcile vendor balances, and process payments promptly.

Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and investor reports.

Perform monthly reconciliations of bank, escrow, and credit card accounts.

Job description

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, managing reconciliations, and supporting the property management operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in real estate accounting, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience with Entrata or similar property management accounting software.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, account coding, and journal entries.
Accounts Payable: Review vendor invoicing, reconcile vendor balances, and process vendor payments promptly.
Cash Management: Monitor and maintain cash balances.
Month-End Close & Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, investor reports, and budget variance analysis.
Bank & Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations of bank, escrow, and credit card accounts, ensuring reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner.
General Ledger Maintenance: Prepare journal entries for reclassifications and accruals, ensuring proper allocation of expenses and revenues.
Journal Entries: Record entries for payroll, loans, escrows, capital expenditures, depreciation, and equity contributions/distributions.
Client & Lender Reporting: Assist in ensuring timely client and lender reporting requirements are met.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Support property budgeting and forecasting processes.
Tax & Compliance: Assist with tax filings, 1099 processing, and ensure compliance with GAAP and real estate regulations.
Audit Support: Prepare necessary documentation and respond to internal and external audit inquiries.
Additional Duties: Perform other duties as directed and assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 3+ years of accounting experience.
Real Estate Background: Experience in real estate accounting within private investment and/or property management.
Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
Experience with Entrata or similar property management accounting software preferred.

Work Environment:

Ability to sit at a desk for 8+ hours per day.

Certification: CPA or CPA track preferred but not required.

Other Skills & Abilities

Demonstrates enthusiasm for acquiring new skills and knowledge in accounting and the real estate industry.
Willing to take direction and feedback from more experienced colleagues, with a focus on growth and improvement.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with remote teams, taking responsibility to set project deadlines to meet team needs
Ability to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Takes initiative to ask questions when needed and seeks clarification to ensure quality work.
Ability to work under pressure with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and openness to new ideas and procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.

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