
Senior Property Accountant
- Memphis, TN
- $67,000-72,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Complete full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial real estate properties.
- Responsible for the preparation of the daily, monthly, quarterly and annual financial/accounting activities and all financial statements and reporting.
- Provide a high level of customer service to the property managers and clients associated with your portfolio of properties.
- You will be part of the development of new process improvements and the ability to train new employees as needed, leveraging your advanced accounting skills.
- Work closely with Controller/Assistant Controller on day-to-day functions.
- Mentor and develop newer accounting team members to ensure growth and cross training within the department.
- May be asked to review reports prepared by other property accountants to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- May Assist property managers with budget preparation.
- May Assist property managers with CAM reconciliations or be responsible for completing the CAM reconciliations or calculating and posting monthly/quarterly CAM true-up entries
- Responsible for assisting with client audits by providing requested documents and answering questions.
- Responsible for providing internal audit samples for SOC1 audit
- Coordinates accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions.
- Partners with property managers to ensure financials are accurate and delivered timely, directly impacting client satisfaction.
- Ensures all expenses, receipts, distributions, funding requests, and other accounting transactions for the period are accurately recorded.
- Reviews and audits financial information to ensure compliance with established procedures and accounting principles.
- Responds to and resolves issues and requests from property management teams and clients. Research open accounting issues and recognizes potential issues and/or conflicts and implements solutions.
- May participate in budget and forecasting functions for assigned property portfolio.
- Participating in accounting consulting assignments for our clients and assists in the on-boarding and transition of properties.
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of previous accounting experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Experience with a computerized ERP system required, experience with Yardi or MRI system a plus.
- Experience with full-cycle accounting and the preparation of financial statement packages.
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations.
- Works effectively in a team environment through collaboration and partnership. Customer service oriented with an aspiration to succeed with the client in mind.
- Ability to analyze and problem solve effectively by offering solutions to resolve issues.
- Ability to read and understand complex documents such as lease agreement and property management agreements.
- May perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of previous accounting experience.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Experience with computerized accounting systems, specifically Yardi and/or MRI, a plus but not required.
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Works effectively in a team environment through collaboration and partnership.
- Customer service-oriented mindset.
- Ability to analyze and problem solve effectively.
- A valid real estate license is required in states where work is performed