Senior Property Accountant

Description

Summary/Objective:

The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting for each entity including consolidating data, creating journal entries, reconciling cash accounts, general ledger review and analysis, and variance commentary. The Senior Property Accountant works closely with the Director of Finance and Accounting to ensure policies and procedures are maintained and followed. 

Essential Functions:

• Maintain financials records and general ledger for properties managed by Senior Housing Options.
• Preparation and maintenance of journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, income statements and subledger reconciliations for properties.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Monitors bank activity daily and communicates anomalies to the Director of Accounting and Finance and involved management.
• Analyze property-level financials and trends to identify and correct irregularities and ensure accurate representation of financial statements
• Maintain records and supporting documentation required to substantiate business transactions
• Record account transfers.
• Reviews outstanding accounts receivable and recommends write offs.
• Works alongside Property Managers and Administrators to resolve accounting issues.
• Undertakes continuous review of the general ledger activity and financial reports to ensure reasonableness and accuracy.
• Prepare monthly financial statement reports for all assigned properties. Analyzes and explains variations in financial results.
• Review financial statements with Property Managers and Administrators as required.
• Serves as backup staff member for check processing, as necessary.
• Assist with the completion of audit requests and tax return preparation with the Director of Finance and Accounting.
• Research, analyze and effectively communicate accounting issues and escalate appropriately
• Assist with internal projects and additional duties as assigned

Work Environment:

• Sitting for extended periods, standing, and walking intermittently
• Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, printer
• Indoor office environment, temperature controlled

Requirements

Competencies:

• Ability to get work done through others
• Skilled at communicating clearly both verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide non-technical assistance in a simple, straightforward manner
• Elevated level of expertise in accounting methods, best practices, and financial audits
• Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Senior Housing Options, Inc. to provide safe, comfortable housing for seniors and people with disabilities
• Maintain a professional demeanor and respond with urgency
• Show strong teambuilding and interpersonal skills in dealing with difficult employee issues
• Understanding of discretion needed in handling confidential information
• Self-directed, accountable for results and proactive; independent problem solver
• Commitment to motivating staff through creating a positive working environment
• Ability to portray the mission of Senior Housing Options, Inc. to community members and leaders, funders and potential residents and families
• Eye for detail

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent years of experience
• 4+ years' experience in property accounting role
• Yardi Voyager experience strongly preferred
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Supervisor experience a plus
• Fluent in Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently, and communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level

Expected Hours Of Work:

This role is considered full-time, exempt from overtime.