Property Accountant - Remote - (Affordable Housing Exp) - Bryten

Summary

Bryten is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support the financial health and operational success of its communities. The role manages property accounting, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, compliance, cash flow, and client communication for affordable housing properties.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage 3rd party accounts, ensuring all income, expenses, and changes in assets and liabilities are recorded monthly
• Process various banking transactions, including wire and account transfers, deposits, and other necessary financial operations
• Perform internal audits to confirm property compliance with established policies and procedures
• Utilize RealPage/OneSite and other property management systems to maintain accurate financial and property records
• Maintain accurate accounting records and reporting for affordable housing properties, including compliance with applicable LIHTC, HUD, or other affordable housing requirements, as applicable
• Execute monthly accounting closing tasks, such as journal entries, reconciliations, and reports, adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Support the budgeting process by preparing initial property budget drafts and inputting finalized budgets into the accounting system
• Reconcile bank accounts, conduct thorough research, and make adjusting journal entries to resolve any discrepancies. Archive all supporting documents
• Oversee internal processes to verify the accuracy of property delinquency reports, pre-paid rent journals, security deposit ledgers, and monitor property refunds
• Manage property cash flow, including the coordination and review of accounts payable
• Support the preparation of year-end audits and tax filings
• Deliver accurate monthly financial reports within set deadlines
• Process replacement reserve draw requests with the lender and facilitate required repair submissions
• Monitor and comply with lender reporting obligations
• Organize and archive documentation in accordance with company policies
• Uphold a professional demeanor and prioritize customer service
• Communicate with clients professionally via email, video and phone

Skills

• * Bring your high energy and positive attitude to contribute to an awesome atmosphere!
• * Present a positive and professional image, supporting a strong customer service orientation
• * Great customer service with excellent communication skills from relatable experience
• * Bachelor's degree required
• * Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellence in time management
• * Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
• * Able to work well under pressure, establish priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• * Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• * Computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word
• * Must have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance and reliable transportation
• This position is only open to candidates residing in states where the company is currently registered and is operating
• * Accounting major highly preferred
• * 2+ years of directly related property accounting experience highly preferred
• * Excel), database experience preferred: Yardi and Resman experience preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Bring your high energy and positive attitude to contribute to an awesome atmosphere!
• * Present a positive and professional image, supporting a strong customer service orientation
• * Great customer service with excellent communication skills from relatable experience
• * Bachelor's degree required
• * Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellence in time management
• * Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
• * Able to work well under pressure, establish priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• * Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• * Computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word
• * Must have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance and reliable transportation
• This position is only open to candidates residing in states where the company is currently registered and is operating

Nice to Haves

• * Accounting major highly preferred
• * 2+ years of directly related property accounting experience highly preferred
• * Excel), database experience preferred: Yardi and Resman experience preferred

Benefits

• Supplemental life insurance with critical health insurance and accident insurance
• Vacation program accruing immediately upon hire
• Sick time when you need it
• Paid holidays + floating holidays to celebrate those special times
• Company-sponsored wellness initiatives
• Continuous education with development programs and more!
• Fully remote within the U.S., if aligned with the needs of the position and subject to residing in a state where the company is currently registered and operating