Property Accounting Manager

In this critical role, you will assume the role of financial expert for a designated portfolio of our properties, independently completing the tasks described below for some properties, and reviewing the work of other accountants for additional properties. You'll ensure the accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial reporting, working collaboratively with property managers to optimize operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Complete, review and research property management transactions, including schedule charges and billing adjustments
• Review and understand tenant lease language and ensure it is input properly to the designated accounting software
• Maintain and review Rent Roll, Tenant Ledger, Aged Delinquency, and Lease Expiration reports monthly
• Maintain and review cash/accrual/tax/GAAP based property general ledgers, balance sheets and income statements, including preparing and recording journal entries as needed
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reporting packages, variance reports and all other additional schedules as required by the client
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and examine all general ledger accounts for accuracy and make corrections as needed monthly
• Review and fully understand the CAM Reconciliation process
• Work closely with the property management team to create and review annual operating budgets
• Prepare monthly construction project draws, review job cost & intercompany reconciliations
• Partnership accounting to include reconciliation of administrative service fees, recording of contribution/distributions, and preparation of journal entries for sales or acquisitions
• Review AP invoices for accurate coding and proper documentation prior to posting
• Review daily Cash Receipt batches for proper documentation and correct application prior to posting
• Monitor all cash requirements
• Provide ownership funding requests/cash distributions as required
• Support other team members as needed, providing mentorship and guidance to more junior accountants
• Special projects as needed

Desired Competency, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s a plus)
• CPA or CPA Candidate preferred, but not required
• 5+ years direct Commercial Property Accounting experience
• Great oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a drive for excellence; pride in accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet tight deadlines