Senior Property Accountant - Hybrid

Lincoln Property Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking real estate firm as a Senior Property Accountant, where you will play a critical role in managing financial reporting for a diverse portfolio of properties. This position offers a blend of in-office training and a flexible hybrid work schedule based on performance. You will collaborate closely with property managers to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy in financial records. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, you'll thrive in an environment that values your contributions to optimizing property management accounting. If you are a motivated accounting professional eager to make an impact in a dynamic industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in commercial property accounting.
• Strong proficiency in GAAP and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for assigned properties.
• Collaborate with property managers for operational efficiency.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

Lincoln Property Company is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Senior Property Accountant to join our expanding team. In this critical role, you will assume the role of financial expert for a designated portfolio of our properties. You'll ensure the accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial reporting, working collaboratively with property managers to optimize operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

1. Reports accurately and timely, the financial records of the assigned portfolio, including budgets and forecasts.
2. Works closely with the property managers to ensure consistency and promotes effectiveness in operations reporting.
3. Ensures implementation of company-wide property management accounting and reporting initiatives.
4. Maintains a calendar of all required by debt covenant reporting deadlines for assigned properties and prepares accurate and timely reporting as required by covenants.
5. Prepares and reviews monthly accruals and straight-line rent journal entries.
6. Reconciles balance sheet account monthly.
7. Ensures delinquency reports are correct and contacts property management about serious delinquencies.
8. Understands lease terminology and works closely with Lease Administrators.
9. Monitors cash and ensures that critical payments are made timely and prepares funding reports as needed.
10. Participates in budget preparation by providing information and analysis to property managers.
11. Reviews budgets for accuracy and uploading into accounting software.
12. Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for assigned properties.
13. Analyzes data from several sources and provides accurate and complete answers for owners.
14. Prepares personal property tax listings and monitors sales/use tax for owners.
15. Handles other duties as assigned by Assistant Controller.

Desired Competency, Experience and Skills:

1. Four year degree in Accounting required.
2. 2-3 years of accounting experience; Commercial property accounting experience preferred.
3. GAAP experience required.
4. Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking skills.
5. High degree of professionalism in addition to excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills.
6. Team oriented, with the ability to build effective relationships in a cohesive business environment.
7. First 90 days in the office for training; then hybrid schedule based on performance, up to 2 days per week WFH.
8. Flexible schedule based on performance, up to 2 days a week.
9. High proficiency in Excel is desired.
10. MRI and/or Yardi preferred.

About Lincoln Property Company:

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-used properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 562 million square feet of commercial space. In addition to providing third-party real estate services, Lincoln has completed over 164 million square feet of development since its inception in 1965 and has another $19.5 billion currently under construction or in the pipeline.

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet