Senior Accountant, Property

Preferred Apartment Advisors•Atlanta, GA

11d

About The Position

Preferred Apartment Communities is engaged in the operation of primarily Class A multifamily properties. We have developed a culture throughout our company that is designed to show respect for each other, our residents, and vendors. We believe our focus on quality, consistency, and innovation provides strong national recognition for the Preferred Apartment Communities brand. Learn more about us at https://www.pacapts.com/ . POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate financial reporting of assigned properties. Responsibilities include month-end close for assigned properties, reconciliation of accounts on a monthly basis and assisting property management and accounting department with financial projects as needed.

Requirements

Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Yardi, Entrata, and the internet.
Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
Must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
Minimum of three years of property accounting experience

Responsibilities

Accurately record income, expenses and changes in assets and liabilities on a monthly basis.
Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and applicable income statement accounts to ensure accuracy.
Assist Property Managers, Area Vice Presidents and Group Vice Presidents with variance reports included in monthly reporting package.
Assist Property Managers, Area Vice Presidents and Group Vice Presidents with understanding overall financial performance.
Prepare monthly bank statement reconciliations and promptly record any reconciling items.
Process debt service, tax, insurance and capital expense payments and ensure/verify payments are made as required
Responsible for daily cash management.
Reconcile security deposit liability and assets accounts on a monthly basis.
Maintains and organizes monthly property files with appropriate support documentation.
Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned.
Review accounting work performed by more junior team members and help to train more junior team members