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Senior Property Accountant

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Work Place
Office
Real Estate Field
Location
Atlanta
 GA
Postal Code
30342
Country
United States

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Description


The Senior Property Accountant supports Property Management as an accounting resource providing positive and timely client service. This person performs property monthly closings in a timely and accurate manner to support the preparation of the REIT financial information.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred or equivalent experience
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience, real estate accounting preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with MRI and Nexus a plus
  • Detail-oriented with strong organization and analytical skills
  • Strong in both written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently and in teams to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
  • Physical requirements involve sitting to perform general office work at computer, and mobility between departments or office area to facilitate work.
  • Routine travel is not required for the position.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1)  All general ledger responsibilities within MRI for assigned group of properties including closing the books on a monthly basis.   (40% of Time)

 

2)  Prepare/review the following specific accounting entries and related analysis: straight line rent, accounts receivable and related allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation, amortization of leasing costs, prepaid rent, accrued property tax and the related expense, prepaid insurance and the related expense, other accrued liabilities and other account reconciliation.   (15% of Time)

 

3)  Maintain supporting work papers and account analysis for assigned properties, including a monthly closing checklist.   (10% of Time)

 

4)  Review the following related responsibilities performed by others for assigned properties (15% of Time):   accounts payable/cash disbursements,  cash receipts, and fixed assets. 

 

5)  Work with property managers to review variance explanations and monthly accruals, review/prepare portions of property annual budgets, review forecasts, and assist with operating expense recovery reimbursements.   (15% of Time)

 

6)  Other duties as assigned from time to time to assist the Real Estate Accounting Group, including but not limited to audit support.  (5% of Time)

 


EOE/MFDV

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Experience


5+ to 7 years


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