Senior Property Accountant

TN Austria; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 45 000 - 80 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing a deep understanding of property performance, executing daily accounting tasks, and preparing comprehensive financial analyses. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. With a focus on excellence, this position offers the opportunity to manage a portfolio of properties while contributing to the company's budgeting and forecasting efforts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of relevant experience in property accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement analysis.

Aufgaben

• Oversee property performance and execute daily accounting tasks.
• Prepare and analyze annual property budgets and cash position reports.
• Manage ad-hoc projects and ensure compliance with contracts.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

General Ledger Skills

Reconciliation Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Master's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting Software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Overview

Macdonald & Co. is partnered with a Class-A multifamily real estate developer in Washington DC to appoint a Senior Property Accountant.

The Senior Property Accountant, reporting to the Real Estate Accounting Manager, will develop a comprehensive understanding of the group’s properties, oversee property performance, and execute daily accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have an analytical approach to forecasting, preparing, and analyzing property financial packages, as well as preparing and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and various cash flow analyses. The Senior Real Estate Accountant will embody our Mission, live by our Values, and promote our Vision of Excellence.

General Responsibilities

1. Develop expertise in the systems and platforms required for accounting functions.
2. Demonstrate strong general ledger and reconciliation skills, serving as the primary expert advisor to team members.
3. Administer accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
4. Supervise the timely and accurate preparation and completion of corporate and property financial statements and bank reconciliations.
5. Analyze data, draw conclusions, recommend changes, prepare and process journal entries, and compile financial statement packages.
6. Oversee a portfolio of properties, closely monitor team outputs, and ensure compliance with contracts.
7. Prepare and process construction management fees and replacement reserves.
8. Maintain complete, accurate, and organized workpapers in line with departmental requirements and deadlines.
9. Prepare, review, and submit annual US GAAP audit requests for properties.
10. Manage ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cash Management

1. Assist in planning long- and short-term business objectives by actively participating in the budget process.
2. Prepare and analyze the company’s periodic cash position report for all properties.
3. Prepare and analyze annual property budgets and periodic reforecasts as needed.
4. Assess corporate and property performance against budget, understanding and explaining significant variances.
5. Initiate and/or review transfers, wires, ACHs, and process stop payments on checks as needed.

Requirements

1. A passion for excellence in customer service delivery.
2. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business and/or Accounting.
3. CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
4. 3+ years of relevant experience.
5. Proven leadership skills and excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
6. Thorough knowledge and experience in analyzing financial statement variances, completing bank reconciliations, creating journal entries, and performing other account reconciliations.
7. Commercial or residential property accounting experience preferred.