Corporate Property Accountant

Thalhimer; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is seeking a Corporate Property Accountant in Virginia to manage general ledger and corporate accounting functions. You will handle monthly financial statements, journal entries, audits, and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple companies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience, advanced Excel skills, and at least 2 years in accounting, with real estate experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and experience with all aspects of corporate accounting.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and proficient in Word and Outlook.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting is required.
• Experience in the real estate industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monthly preparation of financial statements for all companies; prepare journal entries and investigate variances with notes.
• Monthly posting of charges for all corporate accounts: management, building engineer fees, bill backs, and other charges.
• Prepare Work Papers for Annual Audit; maintain balance sheet account understanding and assist auditors.
• Assist in reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts across multiple companies.
• Prepare Annual Budgets for all companies and update multiple budget versions.
• Miscellaneous duties, reports and reconciliations, including depreciation updates and payroll postings.
• Record maintenance accounts receivable and reconcile property funds to corporate transfers.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description: Corporate Property Accountant

Reports To:

Director of Corporate Accounting

Primary Function:

The Corporate Property Accountant maintains excellent working knowledge of the general ledger and overall corporate accounting functions. These duties include various accounting issues such as payroll, financial statements and reports, audit preparation, etc. Also, this position assists the Director and CFO as needed.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Equivalent Work Experience

Qualifications:

Must have knowledge and experience with all aspects of corporate accounting. Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Excel and proficient in Word and Outlook. A minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting is required. Experience in the real estate industry is a plus.

Responsibilities:

1. Monthly preparation of financial statements for all companies
   • prepare journal entries for all companies
   • investigate corporate financial statements variances and create notes where appropriate
   • reconcile various accounts monthly as journal entries are prepared
   • prepare supporting schedules for financial statements for various expenses: Education, contributions, sponsorships, travel, conventions, and capital budget
   • prepare schedules for CFO as needed to explain financial information
2. Monthly posting of charges for all corporate accounts
   • Management fees
   • Building engineer fees
   • Company bill backs
   • Additional charges, when applicable
3. Preparation of Work Papers for Annual Audit
   • Maintain a clear understanding of each balance sheet account
   • prepare requested schedules for auditors prior to Year End close
   • Answer questions and prepare schedules during audit process
4. Assist in the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts for all companies including, but not limited to the following:
   • Accounts Receivable
   • Accounts Payable
   • Prepaid Accounts
   • Investment Accounts
   • Sales Deposits
   • Clearing Accounts
   • Asset Accounts
   • Benefit-related accrual accounts
   • Miscellaneous Balance Sheet Accounts
5. Annual Budgets for all companies
   • Prepare preliminary worksheets for managers
   • Update numerous versions of the budget
   • Prepare support schedules for various accounts
6. Miscellaneous duties, reports, and reconciliations
   • Perform various analyses, as needed
   • Update depreciation software for asset additions or disposals
   • Assist in updating corporate retreat schedules
   • Prepare monthly and quarterly consumer tax reports for all entities
   • Record maintenance accounts receivable
   • Reconcile management fees
   • Post payroll entries and clear payroll for properties
   • Reconcile property funds to corporate transfers

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.