RTG Property Accountant (Atlanta, GA)

Realty Trust Group; Sandy Springs (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Incentive-based compensation plan

Health, life, and long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company matching

Profit sharing

Job summary

Realty Trust Group is seeking a Property Accountant in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The role involves creating and maintaining the integrity of financial statements for various properties. Key responsibilities include preparing monthly reports, processing property month-end closes, and ensuring accuracy of general ledger information. Candidates need an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with at least 5 years of related work experience. Proficiency in Yardi software and Microsoft Office is preferred. The company offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have accounting experience in commercial real estate or property management.
• Experience with the preparation of financial reports is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports for various properties.
• Maintain financial integrity of statements and documents.
• Ensure accuracy of all general ledger information.
• Process month-end closes and tenant payments.

Skills

Solid general ledger accounting

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Yardi software

Ability to work independently

Deadline oriented

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Minimum 5 years related work experience

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

Company Overview

Realty Trust Group (RTG) is a national leader in providing comprehensive real estate solutions for the healthcare industry. With a team of over 150 dedicated professionals, we serve clients in more than 40 states across the country. Our objective, accountable, and trusted expertise enables us to deliver innovative solutions in healthcare real estate through a comprehensive range of services, including advisory, development, transactions, operations, and regulatory compliance.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The Property Accountant is responsible for creating and maintaining the integrity of the financial statements and other financial documents for various properties. The Property Accountant reports directly to the Senior Property Accountant or Regional Property Accounting Manager.

• Prepare Monthly Financial Reports.
• Process property month‑end closes.
• Initiate the preparation of Annual Operating & Capital Budgets and send to Property Management for input.
• Upload budget templates into the Yardi software system.
• Ensure accuracy of all general ledger information including supporting backup for balance sheet accounts.
• Monthly review Balance Sheets and Income Statements per property to verify account balances and assess reasonableness of revenue and expense amounts.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly and/or annual recoverable charges reconciliation.
• Maintain a master listing of property taxes and ensure accurate payment of all property taxes for portfolio. Maintain all additional tenant charges including monthly CAM, parking fees, TI Overage and promissory notes.
• Record month end journal entries for each property including any accruals needed.
• Maintain all records on either cash or accrual basis per property.
• Responsible for accurately posting all tenant payments via lockbox and/or bank deposits.
• Monthly review accounts receivable aging reports and send notification to tenants with delinquent balances.
• Oversee the tenant bill back process for excess utility charges as well as vendor invoices paid on behalf of the tenant such as plumbing, HVAC, etc.
• Prepare month end reconciliations.

Competencies

• Must work well together and in a professional team environment.
• Solid general ledger accounting.
• Works well in a matrixed and collaborative environment.
• Works independently in a hybrid work environment.
• Deadline oriented.

Education and Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a minimum of 5 years related work experience is required.
• Accounting experience in commercial real estate, property management, facilities management, or equivalent is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Knowledge with property management software such as Yardi is preferred.

Allocation of Time

• Business Client Development – 0%
• Client / Project Work – 90%
• Administrative – 10%

Benefits

RTG offers a competitive compensation package, including an incentive-based compensation plan, health, life and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) with company matching; and profit sharing.

No overnight travel required.