Senior Property Accountant I (Independence Regional Office)

WinnCompanies is looking for a motivated Senior Property Accountant I to join our regional corporate office located in Independence, OH.
In this role, you will provide a high level of service to both external and internal customers as the primary accounting liaison for an assigned portfolio. The ideal candidate will also maintain and interpret accurate financial records and overseeing critical month-end and year-end tasks.
This role offers a hybrid schedule, with in-office work on Mondays through Wednesdays and remote days on Thursdays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate the 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 assist less experienced and/or new hired accountants on company policy and procedure.
• Maintain and update accounting job aids, policy and procedure for primary functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with web-based applications and computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior experience working in public accounting or Real Estate industry.
• Prior experience with property management systems such as RealPage.
• Strong base knowledge of accounting principles (ex. GAAP, financial statements, journal entries, audits, etc.)
• Superb attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience reviewing general ledgers and identify budget variances.
• Ability to focus, achieve deadlines and work with a dynamic team of professionals.
• Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in public accounting or property management accounting.
• Past experience with property management systems such as RealPage.

Our Benefits:Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following 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 - To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com
Why WinnCompanies?A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives. A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace. A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.  About Us:WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.  Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.
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