Property Accountant - Owned Assets

Overview

This is a remote position, but candidates local to Houston, TX are preferred.

The role applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare general and standard journal entries, assist in budget development, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information for entry into financial statements and accounting reports; prepare appropriate journal entries for the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing figure bases, and balancing and reconciling amounts.
• Review budgets, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents; research and resolve discrepancies as necessary.
• Perform bank reconciliations and process wire transfers for deposit; make mortgage payments and distributions while ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain and coordinate accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to support expenditure control.
• Analyze and review accounting and financial resources for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings, including budgets and expenditures tied to local, state, federal, private funding, contracts, grants, and other corporate financial and accounting transactions.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial transactions, providing requested research data and information, and answering audit-related questions to support timely completion.
• Communicate with on-site and other property managers to support pre-close and close activities, answer questions, provide assistance, and help ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time client and reporting.
• Complete financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analyses, along with other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or a financial setting, with experience demonstrating the application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) preferred.
• Employment history demonstrating the application of an accounting and financial background sufficient to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Proactive, self-directed, highly motivated approach with strong time management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred / Specialized Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs to complete required reports.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with financial and property management systems (Yardi, One Site, etc.).
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance best practices and relevant laws and regulations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000

Additional compensation:

• Corporate Positions: In addition to base salary, may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to base salary, may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
• Many factors determine pay within the posted range, including business requirements, prior experience, current skills, and geographical location.

Robust benefits for full-time employees include:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits; low (free basic) employee medical costs for employee-only coverage.
• Generous Paid Time off: new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays; plus birthday off after 1 year of service. Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members: onsite housing discount at managed communities available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

Note: For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Location

Remote position; candidates local to Houston, TX are preferred.