Senior Accountant

Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for the company and managed properties. Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) by property and ownership entity. Deliver owner/investor reporting packages (variance explanations, key metrics, reserve activity, rent collections, delinquency summaries). Reconcile bank accounts, security deposit accounts, credit cards, and escrow/reserve accounts. Property Management Accounting Ensure accurate coding of income/expenses by property, GL, and department/class. Oversee accounts payable/receivable, including vendor payments, approvals, and audit trails. Review rent rolls, receivables, delinquency, write-offs, and collections reporting for accuracy. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis Develop annual operating budgets by property with property managers and ownership. Produce monthly variance analyses and forecasts (NOI, expenses, payroll allocations, turnover/maintenance cost trends). Provide scenario modeling for rent changes, staffing, capital projects, and financing impacts. Compliance, Controls, and Audit/Tax Support Maintain strong internal controls for cash handling, approvals, purchasing, and segregation of duties. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and accounting standards (GAAP; trust account requirements; state/local requirements). Support external audits, lender requests, and due diligence (sale/refi packages). Coordinate tax support with external CPA firm (1099s, entity reporting, fixed asset schedules, depreciation support). Systems & Process Improvement Serve as a subject‑matter expert for Appfolio and related tools. Improve workflows for AP, approvals, reporting, and document management. Create and maintain SOPs for accounting procedures across the portfolio. Leadership & Collaboration (if applicable) Partner with operations to ensure financial accuracy in leasing, maintenance, and capital spending. Required Qualifications Active CPA license (preferred). Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 2+ years of progressive accounting experience; property management/real estate accounting strongly preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis); comfort working with large datasets. Experience with trust accounting/security deposit accounting and multi‑entity reporting preferred. Close attention to detail, strong judgment, and ability to meet recurring deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Experience producing owner/investor reporting packages and property‑level dashboards. Knowledge of management software (preferably Appfolio) Familiarity with 1099 processing and vendor compliance. Strong organizational and time‑management skills Clear communication with non‑accounting stakeholders Analytical thinking and problem‑solving Confidentiality and integrity Process‑oriented mindset and continuous improvement Working Conditions & Schedule Full‑time position; standard business hours with peak periods around month‑end and year‑end close. Occasional travel to properties or owner meetings (if applicable). Compensation & Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Wind River Property Management