Property Accountant

Job Description

Property Accountant is a critical job function within the Property Accounting team. The Property Accountant will report to either a Property Accounting Manager or Controller and is responsible for full-cycle accounting for an assigned portfolio of multifamily properties. This candidate will ensure that accurate and timely financial reports are prepared within prescribed reporting deadlines to our client's satisfaction.

Property Accountant's primary responsibilities shall include but are not limited to :

Preparation of monthly financial statements for multiple properties.

Review of financial statements to provide comments on the properties within their portfolio.

Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the financial reports required and our third-party clients.

Responsible for cash flow management and anticipation of future cash deficiencies for each of the properties assigned. This includes monitoring the daily cash balances and keeping a cash log for all transactions.

Monthly bank reconciliations, including follow-up and correction of outstanding items.

Assistance with the review of bank reconciliations prepared by Property Accountants, as needed.

Management of the payment of invoices and ensuring the timeliness of payments according to the AP schedule for the particular property.

Responsible for overseeing and following up on critical payments such as real estate taxes, insurance, debt service, etc. for all assigned properties.

Calculation and processing of required cash distributions to owners.

Setting up of electronic fund transfers within the various banking portals.

Communication with on-site teams and other members of the Property Management hierarchy to assist in completing pre-close and close activities, answering financial statement questions, providing support, and ensuring completion of accounting processes for timely delivery to our clients.

Accounting Month End (AME) Preparation - Reviewing of all site reports against general ledger reports and approval of the advancement of the month-end date (when needed) for the site to continue working on the following month period.

Financial Statement Preparation (Prelims) - Responsible for recording all necessary journal entries throughout the month and preparing financial statements / reporting packages in a timely manner.

Calculation and review of asset and management fees to ensure accuracy.

Reconciliation and understanding of all balance sheet accounts and preparation of all supplementary reporting as required (Balance Sheet Schedules).

Monthly general ledger close.

Responding to inquiries in a timely manner.

Monitoring of debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.

Review of lender escrows (taxes / insurance) and replacement reserve escrows to ensure adequate funds are available for future use. Monthly reconciliation of escrows and reserves, when applicable.

Reviewing and posting accruals and reclasses, as needed.

Assistance with the preparation of supporting working papers and documentations for year-end audit processes.

Assistance with setting up properties within the accounting software and preparing opening entries for new properties and closing entries for sold properties.

Preparation of final operating statements, funds distributions, reconciliations, closing of bank accounts, and any other relevant closing duties for all sold properties

Annual follow-up on the status of budgets throughout the draft, revised, and final stages to ensure completion and upload within the assigned deadlines. If a budget reforecast is needed, follow up with Regional Managers to ensure the reforecasted budget is uploaded into the system.

Participation in round table discussions to address any necessary updates to the policies and procedures for the Accounting Department.

Assistance with training associates on all aspects of the Accounting Cycle, as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference : JN -092025-405680