We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Property Accountant to join a leading Company located in the Columbia, MD surrounding area.
Salary: $70-80K
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Portfolio Controller to maintain books and records for assigned properties.
- Perform assigned month-end close activities of the assigned portfolio of properties.
- Propose and/or record monthly journal entries including rental revenue, CAM accruals, and direct tenant billings; monthly operating expense contract accruals; and other operating expense accruals.
- Prepare required variance analysis comparing actual against budget and forecasts in current and prior periods.
- Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations for review by the Portfolio Controller.
- Resolve outstanding items using judgment and discretion as appropriate.
- Ensure internal controls are being maintained.
- Participate in regular recurring meetings with Property Management teams to review financial results, discuss outstanding A/R, and update quarterly forecasts with Property Managers.
- Collaborate with and provide support to Property Management teams as needed.
- Work with the Portfolio Controller to prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor and review purchase orders and pay invoices to ensure timely payment and recording, as well as proper coding.
- Participate in the annual operating expense true-up process to ensure accurate billings or refunds to tenants in accordance with the lease requirements.
- Monitors tenants' accounts for completeness and accuracy.
- Supports the Accounts Receivable function in resolving questions/issues.
- Participates in the due diligence process for acquisitions, dispositions, or financing, which requires an intense effort in a compressed time frame.
- Participates in maintaining the internal controls and policies of the company.
- Communicate any deficiencies in controls to the supervisor.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
- Minimum 1-3 years of related accounting experience with increased responsibility and strong performance necessary; will consider a college graduate with internship experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- CPA Candidate preferred.
- Computer Skills - PC proficiency to include, but not limited to: Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) and the ability to learn company-specific software.
- Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.
- Familiarity with accounting systems such as Voyager is required.
- Mobility - Occasional travel to portfolio locations
- Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and comprehend multiple and complex business transactions and documents simultaneously with good and possibly independent judgment.
- Must have strong problem-solving skills.
- Must possess a solutions-based approach to identified areas of opportunity.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must possess a working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.