Property Accountant Liaison

Transwestern; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Washington D.C. is seeking a Property Accountant Liaison to prepare financial and capital investment reports. Responsibilities include acting as a liaison between Property Management and accounting teams, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring effective communication. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional customer service, strong financial analysis skills, and a working knowledge of budgeting. This role offers an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and contribute to the financial oversight of properties.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare financial reports, including capital investment analysis.
• Flexibility to engage with various stakeholders including tenants and management.
• Strong knowledge in accounts receivable and payable management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial and capital investment reports.
• Act as liaison between management, accounting department, and owners.
• Review and evaluate current and future cash requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Financial analysis

Communication

Budget preparation

Tools

Real estate accounting software

Job description

The Property Accountant Liaison will prepare monthly financial and capital investment reports. The Property Accountant Liaison will be expected to use the assigned real estate accounting software(s) to perform his/her tasks and analysis. Also, will act as liaison with TW and Owner accounting teams, and Property Management, to keep a strong relationship, foster communication, and ensure deadlines are met.

It is also the responsibility of the Property Accountant Liaison not only to exhibit legendary customer service when communicating with tenants, owner’s, and vendors but also to focus on productivity and results.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as a liaison between Property Management, the accounting department, and the owners.
• Prepare monthly capital investment worksheets and provide oversight of the capital investment analysis, as needed. Obtain approvals, preparation of progress billings, and backup materials. Complete process until all invoices are entered in PAY.
• Work closely with TW and Client Accounting teams to maintain strong relationships and ensure that deadlines are met.
• When necessary, provide appropriate information to Property Management and assist in completing budget reforecasts.
• Review and evaluate current and future cash requirements, as needed.
• Monthly review of tenant accounts and pursue AR.
• Work with Property Management in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Produce ad hoc reports and financial analysis as required by the owners and Management.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of budget preparation, financial and variance reporting, and the understanding of the calculations for escalations and reconciliations.
• Communicate clearly and on a timely basis with project accounting personnel using and/or providing the appropriate documentation.
• Review and finalize annual tenant estimates and escalations; create and enter retroactive charges/credits, as required.
• Engage in further development of budget preparation, operating expense reconciliation, and monthly ownership reporting (including variance reports, executive summaries, aging reports, etc.) as needed.
• Manage and coordinate day-to-day financial transactions including, accounts receivable which includes posting cash receipts, tenant bill backs, AR status reports, etc.; Accounts payable (taking advantage of all available discounts) which includes coding invoices, posting AP reports, vendor on-boarding, etc.; Collection of all rents, miscellaneous income, and charges.; Accurate and up-to-date maintenance of required financial records and files.
• Additional duties as requested by Property Manager or Controller.
• Review Corporate AR of properties assigned, for outstanding management fees, salaries, etc.