Real Estate Accountant

Skylight Recruiting1; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a full-time Accountant with a focus on residential real estate. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day financial responsibilities for multiple properties, requiring strong organizational skills and advanced knowledge of accounting principles. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years progressive accounting experience.
• Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
• Ability to consistently follow-up with tenants, vendors, employees, and management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for closing the books for approximately 12 to 15 properties.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements.
• Maintain and create reports to improve efficiency.

Skills

Advance knowledge of accounting principles

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Yardi Voyager

SAGE

Job description

Company Description

Job Description

We are looking for a full-time Accountant with at least 3 years of experience with Residential Real Estate experience.

The Accountant is responsible for the day to day accounting of real estate assets and work at our corporate office that is detail-oriented with strong computer skills and the ability to multi-task successfully with external and internal customers to ensure all financial objectives are achieved.

The Accountant is generally responsible for closing the books and records for approximately 12 to 15 properties and all ancillary accounting related to these assets and will be responsible for managing all financial responsibilities for twenty-five apartments across sixteen communities utilizing cash and accrual accounting principles to prepare financial statements, prepare accurate and timely reports, and implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.

Duties

Review and post AP batches from sites

Post and issue security deposit refunds

Perform a semi-monthly check run including EFT payments

Prepares and review 1099's

Post and reconcile EFT loan payments with loan statements

Reconcile bank statements for each residential property

Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements

Prepare quarterly report for lenders

Assist in HUD loan audits

Assist in preparing tax returns

Import budgets for residential properties

Provide support to RPMD and site managers

Maintains and creates YSL reports

Update or create spreadsheet reports to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

3-5 years progressive accounting experience

• Finance or Accounting degree preferred

• Advance knowledge of accounting principles

• Proficient with accounting software (Yardi Voyager and SAGE preferred)

• Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding access to sensitive information

• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks while working in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to consistently follow-up with tenants, vendors, employees, and management

Bachelor's degree

Salary $55,000 to $65,000

Qualifications

Additional Information

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