Investor Relations / Real Estate Analyst

Commercial Property Accountant Job Description Reports to: Controller Responsibilities The activities listed here are not all-inclusive; rather, they indicate the types of activities normally performed by this position. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate core competencies in the following areas: Property Accounting & Financial Reporting Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned commercial properties. Review general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness. Prepare monthly accruals, reclasses, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Review income statements, balance sheets, budget variance reports, and supporting schedules. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual ownership reporting. Ensure financial reporting deadlines are met. Accounts Payable & Expense Review Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and budget compliance. Work with property managers to resolve invoice discrepancies. Ensure capital, operating, CAM, insurance, tax, utility, and repair expenses are coded correctly. Assist with vendor payment questions and invoice research. Confirm required backup is included for major projects, including contracts, lien waivers, permits, inspections, and photos when applicable. Accounts Receivable & Tenant Billing Review tenant ledgers and assist with billing accuracy. Post or review tenant charges, rent, CAM, tax, insurance utilities, and miscellaneous billbacks. Assist property management with tenant disputes related to charges, payments, credits, or reconciliations. Support collection efforts by providing accurate ledger information to property management. CAM, Tax, and Insurance Reconciliations Assist with annual CAM, tax, insurance, and operating expense reconciliations. Review lease language to confirm recoverable and non-recoverable expenses. Prepare tenant recovery calculations and supporting schedules. Coordinate with property managers regarding tenant questions or disputes. Maintain accurate backup documentation for reconciliation support. Budgeting & Forecasting Assist property managers with annual property budgets. Review historical expenses and budget assumptions. Help identify unusual expenses, missing accruals, or coding issues. Support monthly variance explanations and forecast updates as needed. Lease Administration Support Review lease abstracts and tenant setup for billing accuracy. Coordinate with lease administration regarding rent steps, CAM caps, exclusions, options, and special billing provisions. Assist with move-in, move-out, renewal, and termination accounting entries. Ensure tenant charges align with executed lease documents. Audit & Compliance Assist with lender, ownership, tax, and internal audit requests. Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation. Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures. Support year-end close and tax package preparation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred. 2+ years of accounting experience preferred. Commercial real estate accounting experience strongly preferred. Experience with Yardi Voyager, Yardi Payscan, and Appfolio software preferred. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Experience with CAM, tax, and insurance reconciliations preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple properties or projects. Strong communication skills and ability to work with property managers, vendors, tenants, and ownership. #J-18808-Ljbffr