Senior Residential Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: Mission Rock Corporate HQ, Denver, CO (Hybrid)

At Mission Rock Residential, we believe that where you live matters—and so does the team that makes it feel like home.We are more than a property management company—we’re a people-first organization that values Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Relationships, Inclusivity, Vision, and Empathy. Our I ARRIVE values guide everything we do, from how we serve our residents to how we support our team members.We foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates diverse perspectives, empowers growth, and strengthens the communities we serve. When you join Mission Rock, you join a team that’s invested in your success and well-being.

What You’ll Do

• As a Senior Residential Accountant, you will be responsible for reviewing and maintaining accurate records for a portfolio of multi-family properties. You will ensure financial statements are issued timely, consistently, and accurately, in accordance with GAAP and Mission Rock accounting policies and procedures.
• Your day-to-day may include:
• Manage an assigned portfolio of properties, including any special or supplemental reporting requirements or clients or lenders.
• Execute and review property-level month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial reporting packages.
• Serve as the first line of defense for month-end close quality at the property level by investigating variances, identifying errors, and resolving routine issues.
• Own the balance sheet for assigned properties, including detailed review and support of all balance sheet account reconciliations and underlying schedules
• Perform detailed review of all property-level financial statements in assigned portfolio, including income statement, cash flow, and other reports in the reporting package.
• Review day-to-day work produced by outsourcing partners, including transactional activity, bank reconciliations, and preliminary financials.
• Participate in property disposition calls with other departments, execute accounting disposition checklist, including ad-hoc cash analysis, recording disposition related entries, and assist in close prorations if needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of critical payments such as taxes, mortgages, and distributions.
• Perform initial review of audit schedules and supporting documentation prepared by outsourcing partners for accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to auditor requests and address routine audit questions related to assigned properties.
• Research tax parcels and compile property-specific tax information as needed.
• Assist in gathering data and reviewing assigned sections of the annual property budget.
• Identify opportunities for automation or process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary to support operational and reporting needs.
• Research, explain financial activity and produce additional supporting documentation following established policies and procedures.
• Analyze property cash positions on a weekly basis and collaborate with property management to review and select payables for payment.

What You Bring

• Strong technical expertise in property accounting, GAAP, and financial reporting
• Prior experience and knowledge in the reading, understanding and analysis of financial statements
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required from an accredited four-year college or university
• Real estate accounting experience strongly desired
• Experience with Yardi is highly desired
• Experience in cash management, forecasting and planning
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

What We Offer

• We believe in taking care of our team the way they take care of our residents. That’s why we offer:
• Bonus opportunity*
• Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays (with a Floating Holiday and Volunteer Day), accrued sick time, and 15 days (120 hours) of vacation in the first year **
• Housing discount program***
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA with employer contribution and FSA options
• Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional ancillary benefits, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• *Bonus potential opportunity depends on position
• **Sick time accrual varies by state. Ask your hiring manager for details.
• ***Housing discount based on availability and prior ownership group approval

The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000 – $100,000 per year, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Mission Rock Residential is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status.

The company will provide accommodation for applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.