Senior Property Accountant

Geronimo Hospitality Group; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geronimo Hospitality Group in Beloit, WI seeks a Senior Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, support reporting, and contribute to month-end close and audit activity.

You'll partner with property and operations teams, review leases, and drive process improvements in line with GAAP and company standards.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex property accounting with independence and sound judgment.
• Perform month-end reconciliations and review lease-related documents.
• Support year-end audits and prepare schedules as requested.
• Coordinate with real estate management teams to maintain budgets and financial statements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Yardi

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Geronimo Hospitality Group

JOIN A TEAM THAT VALUES PEOPLE

At Hendricks Commercial Properties, we value people who value people. We believe in creating environments where communities thrive, and we encourage our team to embrace the freedom to do amazing things. We didn't come this far to only come this far—join us in making a real impact.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We offer more than just a job. Our benefits include flexible work hours, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, Training & Development Opportunities, 401K Match, Medical Benefits, 24/7 Online Care, Pet Insurance, and many other company perks. You'll also enjoy working in beautifully designed offices, situated in dynamic downtown areas with access to great amenities that enhance your day-to-day experience. At Hendricks, you'll have the opportunity to teach what you know and learn what you don't—and community matters here.

BE THE CEO OF YOUR JOB

As the Senior Accountant, you are responsible for maintaining accurate and reliable financial records and supporting the company's financial reporting objectives. This position is also responsible for performing timely and accurate month-end balance sheet and bank reconciliations, supporting the preparation of financial reporting packages, and assisting with year-end audit activities and requests. The Senior Accountant also contributes to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting practices.

Your ability to own your work and drive success will make a direct impact on the communities we serve.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage complex property accounting responsibilities with a high level of independence and sound judgment.
• Prioritize work, manage deadlines, and balance multiple responsibilities to meet team and company goals.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to accounting and property teams and provide guidance.
• Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations, research variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Review lease agreements, amendments, and other lease-related documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper accounting treatment.
• Review tenant recovery calculations and ensure recoveries are accurately reflected for new leases, amendments, and other changes.
• Perform annual and final tenant reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Partner with real estate management teams to prepare, review, and maintain accurate property budgets
• Review property financial statements for accuracy and completeness, analyze results against budget and prior periods, investigate the causes of significant variances, and communicate findings and recommendations to the appropriate teams.
• Prepare and maintain property-level cash flow statements and provide analysis as needed.
• Review accounting adjustments, including straight-line rent, bad debt, accounts receivable, and other property-related adjustments, to ensure they are accurate, complete, and properly recorded.
• Maintain cross-training in key areas of accounting and provide backup support as needed, ensuring continuity and coverage across the department.
• Support acquisitions and dispositions by providing financial information, completing due diligence requests, and reviewing financial data for assigned properties or regions.
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for property-related questions from internal teams, property managers, and external partners.
• Manage and maintain accounting records for assigned residential management properties.
• Assist with the preparation and compilation of financial reporting packages.
• Support year-end audit activities by preparing schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and overall efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records while meeting established deadlines and quality standards.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and communicate issues, risks, and deadlines proactively

COMPENSATION

This position offers a competitive starting salary, with opportunities for growth based on performance and tenure. Hard work matters, and we reward it.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

Experience and/or Training

• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Technology/Equipment

• Yardi or Sage experience preferred; Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT

• U.S. Work Authorization