Property Accountant

Village Green; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with a Company Match

Job summary

Village Green is seeking a highly organized Property Accountant to prepare monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties. You will handle journal entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure timely reporting under GAAP.

The role requires at least two years of general ledger experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and strong analytical and customer-service skills. CPA is a plus in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of two (2) years general ledger/journal entry experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must communicate effectively and be customer service oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a team player and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Career-focused and interested in advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and maintain appropriate workpaper schedules.
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries, including accruals as necessary.
• Reconcile bank accounts and resolve reconciliation issues.
• Track available cash balances for assigned portfolio.
• Upload budgets & other transactions into accounting software.
• Prepare and submit 3rd party vendor invoices to accounts payable department for processing.
• Assist in calculating excess cash distributions for assigned portfolio.
• Prepare year-end work paper packages for audits and tax returns to be provided to outside CPAs.

Skills

GAAP understanding

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Career-focused

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Village Green is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Property Accountant to join our team. TheProperty Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing journal entries, workpaper schedules, and bank reconciliations in accordance with monthly reporting deadlines.

Founded in 1919, Village Green is a diverse, people-first organization recognized as one of the Great Places to Work, Top Workplaces, and Best Workplaces in Multifamily for multiple years. We believe that any company's accomplishments are rooted in its people. Therefore, we provide all our associates with the tools, training, resources, and opportunities necessary to excel and become leaders in the industry.

• - Medical
• - Vision
• - Life Insurance
• - Paid Time Off (PTO)
• - 401(k) with a Company Match

Job Description

• Prepare monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and maintain appropriate workpaper schedules
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries, including accruals as necessary
• Reconcile bank accounts and resolve reconciliation issues
• Track available cash balances for assigned portfolio
• Upload budgets & other transactions into accounting software
• Prepare and submit 3rd party vendor invoices to accounts payable department for processing
• Assist in calculating excess cash distributions for assigned portfolio
• Prepare year-end work paper packages for audits and tax returns to be provided to outside CPAs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of two (2) years general ledger/journal entry experience, preferably in public accounting. CPA license a plus.
• A comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must communicate effectively and be customer service oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a team player and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Career-focused and interested in advancement opportunities..

Additional Information

Village Green is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

As part of our hiring process, all employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of required background checks. Village Green maintains drug-free workplace locations, and pre-employment drug testing is required.

We also participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in accordance with federal law.