Property Accountant

EUREKA MULTI-FAMILY GROUP does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Eureka Multifamily Group is seeking an energetic and reliable Property Accountant to perform day-to-day accounting for our company.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Property Accountant prepares and analyzes the business’ multifamily portfolio of financial records. They compile financial statements, review data, and ensure financial compliance. They are responsible for executing a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, accounts payable and receivable, tax returns, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, forecasting and budgeting. The Property Accountants also analyze corporate financial operations to ensure the business is running efficiently. The Property Accountant lead various projects and the team in accounting exercises as needed. To be successful in this role the property accountant must have RealPage and Multifamily Real Estate accounting experience. Ideally, someone with some leadership/management experience who possess solid expert level experience with understanding of OneSite Leasing and rents and how that data flows into Onesite Accounting.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review multifamily property periodic financial statements for accuracy, consistency and lender and regulatory compliance
• Track, Book, and Manage Market Utility Payments
• Book journal entries and accounting related information into RealPage Onesite Accounting for mortgages, utilities, accruals (AP)
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and resolve any unclear transaction records
• Prepare documentation for external auditors
• Complete periodic and ad-hoc draw requests for insurance and lender funds. (Replacement Reserves, Lender CAPEX, Insurance Casualty/POL and cash tie out)
• Inspect account books for accuracy around routine property data (including RealPage Leasing and Rents data incongruity with OneSite – such as batching to deposits)
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational ability.
• Effective corporate communications skills.
• Ability to consistently meet all deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports.
• Strong understanding of US tax regulations.
• Ability to use Microsoft productivity software such as Excel and Word.
• Other duties assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, preferred.
• 2 years experience in accounting related field.
• 1 year experience in multifamily or property management industry accounting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands of the job described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, bend, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle tools and controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds individually. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability focus. Additionally, the employee may work indoors as well as in an outdoor environment and is exposed to adverse weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to high.