Property Accountant - Atlanta, GA Job at Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) in At

Overview

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Our client, a leading commercial real estate company, is seeking a Property Accountant to join their Accounting Department. The Property Accountant will be responsible for the accurate and timely financial reporting of assigned properties, collaborating closely with Property Operations, external parties, and senior leadership. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the flexibility to support ad-hoc projects that benefit the company’s operations.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable
• Receive and deposit tenant checks via remote deposit or in-person banking.
• Post deposits to tenant accounts within the accounting system.
• Review and update new leases and renewals in the accounting software.
• Enter billing adjustments, tenant move-outs, and related transactions.
• Review aging reports and rent rolls to ensure accuracy.
• Accounts Payable
• Review, code, and input invoices into the accounting software.
• Prepare and process weekly checks, ensuring timely payments.
• Calculate and process monthly management fees.
• Review and file 1099 forms annually.
• Financial Reporting & General Ledger
• Prepare monthly financial reports for assigned properties.
• Conduct monthly cash analysis for distributions as directed by the Controller.
• Enter annual budgets into the accounting system.
• Review and complete annual CTI reconciliations.
• Additional Duties
• Generate and review aging reports; collaborate with property managers on delinquencies.
• Perform reconciliations and maintain organized records.
• Assist with audits and prepare owner-requested reports.
• Support filing, reporting, and other accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of retail property accounting experience required.
• Prior commercial real estate and CAM (Common Area Maintenance) experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Must successfully pass a background check, employment reference check, and credit check.

This Property Accountant role is a great opportunity to join our client’s accounting team and contribute to a dynamic and growing organization. If you are a detail-oriented Property Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values accuracy in financial reporting, our client would like to meet you.

Additional information

Salary range begins at $70K but there is flexibility depending on education and level of experience.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting