Property Accountant

Lincoln Property Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a skilled accounting professional to manage general ledgers, prepare financial reports, and assist with audits. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and at least 2 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 USD annually, with opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting and/or commercial real estate accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP (specifically, real estate).
• Understanding of property management in relation to financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledgers for assigned properties and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages on assigned properties.
• Review expense reconciliation schedules and billings to tenants.
• Assist with audits and prepare annual financial statements.

Skills

Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical ability

Well-organized and self-starter

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Skyline

JD Edwards

CTI systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general ledgers for assigned properties, including monthly journal entries, income and expense accruals, expense recovery true-ups review, GAAP adjustments and bank reconciliations.
• Understanding of accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash receipts and lease administration functions of commercial real estate and how they drive the financial results of assigned project.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages on the assigned portfolio of properties. The packages include analyses and support schedules of all balance sheet account and explanations of significant variances in income statement accounts.
• Review annual expense reconciliation schedules and billings to tenants.
• Prepare detailed interim and year-end working papers and support schedules requested by internal and external auditors.
• Work with the external auditors and prepare the draft annual financial statements and notes.
• Assist with audits in terms of research, analysis, documentation and response.
• Responsible for the annual property budget and quarterly forecast review. This includes review of of the lease and expense data in the prescribed software to generate revenue, expense and capital budget/forecasts, and preparation of property GAAP adjustments.
• Assist in preparation of the budget/forecast packages including detailed analysis of the revenue, expense and capital components.
• Prepare monthly cash forecast
• Assist Managers and Controllers with ad hoc requests.
• Handle special projects, as assigned.

Desired Competency, Experience and Skills

• Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Well-organized; self-starter, able to handle multiple priorities
• 2+ years of public accounting and/or commercial real estate accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP (specifically, real estate)
• Understanding of property management in relation to financial accounting, recoveries, budgeting and forecasting
• Bachelor`s degree in Accounting preferred; CPA a plus, but not required
• Experience in MRI, Yardi, Skyline, JD Edwards, CTI systems desired
• Proficiency in PC-based software such as Microsoft Excel

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, multifamily, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed‑use properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 680 million square feet of commercial space. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.

Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $90,000 USD

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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