Property Accountant - Third Party

Summary

Greystar is a leading global real estate platform specializing in property management and investment services. The Property Accountant role involves applying GAAP to analyze financial information, prepare journal entries, assist in budget development, and generate financial reports for management.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information in preparation for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports, and makes appropriate journal entries for recording in the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures
• Reviews budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents, and researches and resolves discrepancies as necessary
• Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit, makes mortgage payments and distributions, and ensures accuracy
• Maintains and coordinates accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control
• Analyzes and reviews accounting and financial resources for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings and budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, private funding, contracts, grants, and other corporate financial and accounting transactions
• Acts as liaison to internal and external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial transactions, providing research data and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner
• Communicates with on-site and other property managers to assist in completing pre-close and close activities, answer questions, provide support, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time client and Company reporting
• Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analyses, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary

Skills

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, from an accredited college or university
• 3 years of minimum relevant experience in accounting or a financial setting, with experience that demonstrates the application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Employment history that demonstrates the application and usage of an accounting and financial background sufficient to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles
• Must be proactive, self-directed, highly motivated, and possess skills in time management in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with financial and property management systems (Yardi, One Site, etc.)
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance best practices as well as relevant laws and regulations

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, from an accredited college or university
• 3 years of minimum relevant experience in accounting or a financial setting, with experience that demonstrates the application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Employment history that demonstrates the application and usage of an accounting and financial background sufficient to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles
• Must be proactive, self-directed, highly motivated, and possess skills in time management in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with financial and property management systems (Yardi, One Site, etc.)
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance best practices as well as relevant laws and regulations

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.
• Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service!
• Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.
• This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska.