Senior Property Accountant

Senior Property Accountant

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Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT).

Why join us?

Competetive salary and bonus.
Strong Benefits.
Great culture.

Job Details

The Senior Property Accountant will be responsible for supporting Property Management as an accounting resource providing positive and timely client service and for performing property monthly closings in a timely and accurate manner to support the preparation of the REIT financial information.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred or equivalent experience
A minimum of 3 years' experience, real estate accounting preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with MRI and Nexus a plus
Detail-oriented with strong organization and analytical skills
Strong in both written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and in teams to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
Physical requirements involve sitting to perform general office work at computer, and mobility between departments or office area to facilitate work.
Routine travel is not required for the position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) All general ledger responsibilities within MRI for assigned group of properties including closing the books on a monthly basis. (40% of Time)

2) Prepare/review the following specific accounting entries and related analysis: straight line rent, accounts receivable and related allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation, amortization of leasing costs, prepaid rent, accrued property tax and the related expense, prepaid insurance and the related expense, other accrued liabilities and other account reconciliation. (15% of Time)

3) Maintain supporting work papers and account analysis for assigned properties, including a monthly closing checklist. (10% of Time)

4) Review the following related responsibilities performed by others for assigned properties (15% of Time): accounts payable/cash disbursements, cash receipts, and fixed assets.

5) Work with property managers to review variance explanations and monthly accruals, review/prepare portions of property annual budgets, review forecasts, and assist with operating expense recovery reimbursements. (15% of Time)

6) Other duties as assigned from time to time to assist the Real Estate Accounting Group, including but not limited to audit support. (5% of Time)

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