Senior Property Accountant

Lincoln Property; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property company is seeking an experienced Property Accountant to manage financial aspects of their communities. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining cash balances. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related experience preferred; CPA is a plus.
• Ability to analyze and interpret various business documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all aspects of the financial statement package.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial packages.
• Monitor and maintain cash balances.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Yardi

MS Office

Job description

Overview

If you love making people feel at home, you’ll love working at Willow Bridge Property Company. Whether you’re just starting your career or joining later in your journey, we’re eager to help you find your perfect fit. Willow Bridge is a full-service residential property company with deep roots in the industry. Since our early days as Lincoln Property Company, we set the standard of excellence for multifamily operators and developers. Active in more than 75 markets in the U.S., Willow Bridge oversees over 180,000 apartment units and has $3B in owned assets under management.

We are currently hiring an experienced Property Accountant to oversee all financial aspects of our communities. We seek an entrepreneurial-minded individual who enjoys building relationships with team members and clients. If this sounds like you, become part of the Willow Bridge family and grow your career today.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all aspects of the financial statement package, including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger review, and completing balance sheet support schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial packages to Regional Property Managers, Business Managers, and clients.
• Monitor and maintain cash balances.
• Resolve issues and document responses to review comments.
• Review variances in financial statements and explain significant items.
• Prepare management fee calculations and ensure related invoices are paid.
• Complete bi-weekly Inter-Project Account reconciliations and follow up on open issues.
• Ensure timely payments for debt, real estate tax, sales tax, and owner distributions, maintaining internal schedules.
• Verify bank reconciliations are complete and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Adhere to internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Verify proper input of budget information.
• Handle client audit requests as needed.
• Assist in property setup and transitions, including loading beginning balances, sale pro-ration calculations, and closing entries.
• Make decisions with a general understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to meet results and deadlines.
• Set own project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university, or four+ years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of three years of related experience and/or training preferred; CPA is a plus.
• Ability to analyze and interpret various business documents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for complex inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to present information to internal groups.
• High commitment to customer service for co-workers and clients.
• Ability to work well under pressure and proactively handle unexpected situations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and openness to new ideas and procedures.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel) and real estate accounting software (Yardi).
• 4-6 week onboarding training; travel may be required.

Benefits

Willow Bridge offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and opportunities for career development and advancement.