Senior Property Accountant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Real Estate /Property AccountantHarper Associates is retained for this search.Bachelor Degree in Accounting required Our client, a privately held real estate organization, is expanding. They have an extensive multi-state portfolio in Multi-Family Housing and Commercial Properties. Will consider candidate from Hospitality, or other Service Industry. Bachelor Degree Required in Accounting with 2-4 years of experience in real estate asset or portfolio management, or real estate accounting or finance. Based in-office at Corporate Headquarters. Primary Functions:Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations (i.e. cash, assets and liabilities) and analytically review operational information (i.e. expense classification and budgetary adherence).Post journal entries to assure financials are properly stated on a monthly basis.Provide timely and accurate financial information to property managers and ownership on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.Provide input with preparation of annual and monthly budgetary information for related entities.Prepare annual financial information with tax/audit preparers to assure timely filing of all audit and tax returns.Review classification of all expenses and revenues for each property.Review cash balance on a regular basis to assure timely payment of all liabilities.Assure timely payment of mortgages and other liabilities.Assist with preparation of financial information related to financing/refinancing, lender reporting, and lender compliance.Prepare replacement reserve draws.Enter fixed assets on a quarterly basis.Review job cost invoices/postings for accuracy to budget.Assist with special projects as assigned.Performance Standards:Strong verbal and written communication skillsBe a team playerDetail oriented with strong analytical abilitiesAbility to adapt to new tasks with little noticeAbility to read and interpret accounting reports and business correspondenceHigh degree of initiative and independent judgementStrong problem-solving skills.Awareness ability to meet deadlines including but not limited to monthly, quarterly and annual financial information.Ability to multi-task and set priorities.Qualifications:Bachelor Degree (minimum) Higher (preferred) in accounting.Approximately 2-4 years of experience in real estate asset or portfolio management, or real estate accounting, finance or investing or relevant accounting experience.Proven track record of high performance in prior work experienceProficiency in MS Excel, Word, and presentation softwareExperience with industry specific software (Yardi preferred) Please email resume.Ben Schwartz President | Harper Associates DescriptionHarper Associates specializes in the permanent placement of experienced personnel. Founded in 1968, Harper Associates has built an excellent reputation in the recruitment industry. Our long-standing history in the industry makes us unique. While we have progressed with the times, we still strive to offer personal attention and dedication to meet our clients’ needs. Harper Consultants are constantly networking, creating a continuous pool of experienced professionals to choose from.Company DescriptionHarper Associates specializes in the permanent placement of experienced personnel. Founded in 1968, Harper Associates has built an excellent reputation in the recruitment industry. Our long-standing history in the industry makes us unique. While we have progressed with the times, we still strive to offer personal attention and dedication to meet our clients’ needs. Harper Consultants are constantly networking, creating a continuous pool of experienced professionals to choose from.