Senior Property Accountant II (Independence Regional Operations)

WinnCompanies•Independence, OH

1d•$70,000 - $83,000•Hybrid

About The Position

WinnCompanies is searching for a Senior Property Accountant II to join our Corporate Regional Operations team based out of Independence, OH. In this role, you will provide a high level of service to both external and internal customers as the primary accounting liaison working independently for an assigned portfolio. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for maintaining and interpreting accurate financial records and overseeing critical month-end and year-end tasks. Please note that the pay range for this position is $70,000 to $83,000 annually. Final salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors. Additionally, the selected candidate will typically work: Monday through Wednesday in-office, Thursday and Friday remote from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business.
5-8 years of relevant work experience.
Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other web-based applications.
Ability to produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
Ability to summarize and communicate moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Must perform well in team setting and ability to mentor and train others.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with property management software such as RealPage.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and perform the completion of bank and escrow reconciliations.
Ensure timely payment of mortgages, management fees, escrow funding, real estate taxes and insurance renewals
Perform analysis of escrow surplus/deficit
monitor security deposit balances to ensure adequate funding
analyze and record month-end accruals
reconcile prepaid expense balances and prepare related schedules
maintain key information and facts for each property
Review and analyze monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness in accordance with US GAAP and related regulatory requirements
Prepare the accounting portion of the operating budget in accordance with company’s budget guidance
Coordinate audit related tasks, prepare detailed workpaper packages and respond to auditor requests for information to meet all investor/agency reporting deadlines
Monitor cash balances, reserve adequate funds based on analysis performed, and communicate cash available to pay vendors to operations team.
Function as team leader that coordinates cash analysis process for clients and any other bulk process including annual and bi-annual distribution payments.
Function as a coverage for Accounting Supervisors including participate in external financial calls with clients; research & resolve financial issues for less experienced accountants; maintain alternate chart of accounts and special schedules as needed.
Assist Accounting Supervisor with property transition; prepare journal entries relating to property acquisition, disposition, refinancing, re-syndication, etc.
Onboard, train and mentor less experienced and/or new hired accountants on company policy and procedure. Function as team leader and go to person for other team members.
Maintain and update accounting job aids, policy and procedure for primary functions as assigned.
Lead and conduct individual and group departmental trainings for various team projects and business initiatives, as necessary.

Benefits

Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
401(k) plan options with a company match
Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)
Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families