Senior Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Identification

Department: Accounting
Position Status: Full Time
Pay Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Property Accounting Manager
Supervises: N/A

Hiring Range: $36 to $38 hourly, Paid Biweekly

The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate creation and maintenance of financial statements for an assigned portfolio of properties and acting as a resource to Staff Accountants. The Senior Property Accountant also supports the Property Accounting Manager and other department leadership in assuring that CHT’s corporate financial activity is managed accurately and effectively.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assures the timely entry of all financial information in assigned portfolio in accordance with state and federal requirements and GAAP.

• Prepares monthly financial reports for assigned properties and participates in regular review and basic analysis of same with Property Accounting Manager

• Supports the Property Accounting Manager in reviewing monthly and quarterly financial and annual audit packets for Staff Accountants.

• Supports property and asset management in the preparation of property budgets.

• Contributes to the development of financial services policies and procedures.

• Supports department leadership in assuring that adequate accounting controls are in place to safeguard CHT’s financial assets and those of its properties.

• Supports property and asset management staff in reporting financial results to partners, investors and regulators.

• Develops internal financial reports to support multiple department’s needs

• With the Property Accounting Manager, acts as liaison for auditors in overseeing the completion of all annual audits of property financial statements.

• With the Property Accounting Manager, acts as primary liaison for tax accountants in overseeing the completion of annual tax returns of partnerships, corporations and not-for-profit entities.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or business.

• Ten or more years experience in auditing, accounting or financial management in nonprofit or private sector required. Combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience leading a team and/or reviewing the work of others is strongly preferred.

• Experience using MS Office and excellent technology skills strongly preferred.

• Experience with real estate documents or transactions, or property management preferred.

• Experience preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including notes to the financials is required.

• Knowledge of and experience in accrual-based accounting is required.

• Experience preparing partnership, corporate and not-for-profit tax returns preferred.

• Positive attitude and high level of self-motivation required.

• Commitment to social and economic justice and the limited equity model of property ownership required.

Competencies

• Strong Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and practices.

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.

• Knowledge of legal and financial procedures relative to various affordable housing programs.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

• Excellent computer and technology skills and aptitude for quickly learning new applications.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate a collaborative team.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.

• Ability to exercise confidentiality and relate to internal and external parties in a professional manner.

Physical and Mental Abilities: The Senior Property Accountant must have the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job duties listed above. However, reasonable accommodation may be extended to help perform those duties. The job entails long periods of sitting at a desk. There may be prolonged periods of computer work. While performing the essential duties of this job the Senior Property Accountant may have to use hands and fingers, walk, stand, reach, or lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Atmosphere

Champlain Housing Trust is a non-profit, member-based organization. The work entails significant self motivation. Occasional travel to meetings and seminars may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Champlain Housing Trust is committed to a diverse workplace and highly encourages women, persons with disabilities, Section 3 residents, and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply.