Property Accountant

Property AccountantLOS ANGELES, CA 90045OverviewSalary Range $63,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/yearDescriptionSummary:Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of Property Accountant, who has passion for property management and real estate transactions. The Property Accountant will primarily function as the day-to-day accountant for the company's headquarter office building and manufacturing facilities located across the U.S. Additionally, provide support for all real estate transactions including purchases, sales, leasing, and exchange.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.Maintain clear and accurate accounting records for all real estate properties, with emphasis on the headquarter office buildingCreate tenant invoices and billingProcess vendor payments (accounts payable) and collect cash receipts (accounts receivable)Assist with all real estate transactions including purchases, sales, leasing, and exchange.Oversee maintenance and repairsCalculate common area maintenance (CAM) adjustmentsWork collaboratively with real estate brokers to analyze and propose leasing deals and agreements with tenants and prospective tenantsPrepare property tax filings for all properties, including manufacturing facilities.Coordinate and manage the process for property tax audits and appeals, including working with designated tax auditors and consultantsSupport all property insurance matters, including claimsPerform fixed assets accountingPrepare financial models and analysis related to property management, insurance and financePerform account reconciliation to ensure balances are correct.Responsible for month-end closingFunction as the backup for Property and Insurance ManagerDraft and present reports and proposals to senior staff and executive leadershipAssist with other finance-related projects as directedWork collaboratively with other finance and accounting personnel.QualificationsQualifications for Property AccountantBachelors Degree in Accounting and 2 to 3 years accounting experience in property management or real estate.Previous experience in Rent Manager or other equivalent real estate software is strongly preferred.Highly level proficiency in Microsoft Office products and other analytical software tools.Strong critical thinking skills and understanding of basic accounting concepts (e.g. debits and credits)Strong competence in writing memos and emails clearly and on pointHighly proficient in Microsoft ExcelAbility to quickly learn industry-related regulations quickly and utilize information in written reportsComfortable preparing, delivering reports to management, both in writing and verballyTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.