Accountant & Payroll

Property Accountant

Axis Residential is a forward-thinking, property management organization, specialized in operating 55 and older active adult communities. We have set ourselves apart as an industry leader who genuinely cares for the well-being and success of our people while creating an environment of meaningful community for our residents. Our success is a result of our team and culture we take a relational and entrepreneurial approach to business, and our team members are authentic, curious, natural leaders who value the greater team. We love what we do, and we are committed to excellence in our work.

We are seeking a skilled and people-focused Property Accountant to join our team in Spokane, WA. As a Property Accountant, you will be responsible for full-cycle accounting functions for a portfolio of multifamily communities. Demonstrate and promote the Axis Residential culture and values in all interactions, fostering collaboration, accountability, and service excellence. Perform full-cycle accounting for 68 communities, including accounts payable, journal entries, monthly accruals, and reconciliations through month-end financial statement preparation. Collaborate daily with Assistant Community Directors, Community Directors, and Regional Support team members. Communicate with new and existing vendors to ensure vendor compliance. Review invoice entries and coding for accuracy and compliance. Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts. Process electronic transfers and vendor payments. Perform monthly bank reconciliations. Calculate and process monthly property management fees. Calculate and process monthly owner distributions. Generate and review monthly rent rolls as part of the financial reporting process. Prepare month-end financial packages in accordance with GAAP, analyze variances, and distribute reports to appropriate stakeholders. Prepare and distribute required lender and compliance documentation. Compile and prepare reserve for replacement escrow distribution requests. Support management with special projects and other assigned tasks.

Other duties: This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may be asked to perform additional tasks in order to meet the needs of the organization.

What we are seeking: A team-focused Property Accountant who can effectively carry-out full-cycle accounting functions while achieving organizational goals. Must be a team player who takes a "we over me" approach to building and sustaining relationships with others. Self-motivated, driven, and goal-oriented with a strong work ethic. Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to thrive in a deadline-driven environment. Excellent communication skills; must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English. Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting strongly preferred. Minimum of one year of general accounting experience required. Previous payroll processing experience required. Strong computer skills including intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Yardi accounting software is a plus. Prior experience in the property management industry is preferred. Valid driver's license and insured, operable vehicle.

Compensation and benefits: Competitive pay, $33-$36 per hour (based on experience). Annual bonus incentive. Annual performance review with potential merit increase. Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance - with 100% employer paid monthly premiums for associates. Flexible Spending Accounts- for healthcare and dependent care. Disability, AD&D, and Life insurance. 401(k) with 3% company contribution. Accrued vacation time, sick pay, 12 paid holidays per calendar year, personal day, and paid volunteer day. Employee Assistance Program. Charitable giving program and community involvement.

Physical requirements: Sitting: 2-7 hours/day. Walking: 1-2 hours/day. Climbing: 0-3, stairs. Lifting: 10-25 lbs. rarely. Endurance: light to moderate energy requirements. Manual Dexterity: frequent fine motor skills. Near Vision: minimal near vision. Environmental and safety factors: Weather: work is primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled office environment with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including uneven and slippery surfaces. Noise: frequent exposure to typical office environment noise levels including conversational voice levels; infrequent exposure to high-volume office equipment (e.g., shredder). Pace of work: great, multi-tasking/pressure paced environment.

Here at Axis Residential, we are committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job applicants and associates. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate against applicants or associates based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation for the job application and hiring process. If you need assistance completing this application due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources Department.