Job Summary:
The Junior Property Accountant will manage daily accounting tasks and be accountable for the financial accuracy of specific properties. The JPA will also ensure their portfolio of properties is audit-and report-ready by keeping accounts current, reconciled, and transparent. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and have a high attention to detail. In success, the JPA will develop a deep understanding of his or her properties and apply that expertise to prompt and accurate reporting and forecasting. The Junior Property Accountant will report to the Senior Team Lead and is part of the Accounting department.
Job Details:
- Work from Home
- Monday to Friday | 8 PM to 5 AM Eastern
Responsibilities:
- Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
- Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
- Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
- Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
- Assist with reviewing expenses, payroll records, etc., as assigned.
- Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
- Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
- Assist with other accounting projects.
- Conduct annual CAM, tax, and insurance escalations and prepare tenant packages.
- Provide vendor backup for monthly sales usage.
- Complete quarterly property snapshots and financial statements.
- Prepare and submit reports, including but not limited to aging reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
- Proven experience as a US Accountant.
- Excellent organizing abilities.
- Great attention to detail.
- Strong numerical skills and analytical acumen.
- Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
- Familiarity with accounting software such as Yardi is a plus but not a requirement.
- Accounting experience in the real estate or hospitality industry is a big plus.