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About Greystar Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real‑estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment, development, and construction services. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate across more than 250 markets worldwide.
Job Description Summary This role applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare journal entries, assist in budget development, and produce standard accounting and financial reports for management.
Key Responsibilities
Compile and analyze financial information for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports, making appropriate journal entries for the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures.
Review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents, researching and resolving discrepancies as necessary.
Perform bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit, make mortgage payments and distributions, ensuring accuracy.
Maintain and coordinate accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control.
Analyze and review 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 transactions.
Act 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.
Communicate with on‑site and other property managers to assist with pre‑close and close activities, answer questions, provide support, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on‑time client and company reporting.
Complete various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analyses, and perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.
Basic Knowledge & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or 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, demonstrating application of GAAP.
Experience demonstrating the ability 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 time‑management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Specialized Skills
Proficient in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs 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.
Travel / Physical Demands
Team members work in an office or a remote environment. No special physical demands are required.
Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities.
Job demands may require long periods of sitting.
Additional Compensation
Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
On‑site Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered
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. Birthday off after 1 year of service and additional vacation accrued with tenure.
On‑site team members can receive an onsite housing discount at Greystar‑managed communities 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.
Benefits offered for full‑time employees. For union and prevailing wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to collective bargaining agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
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Property Accountant
role at
Greystar
About Greystar Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real‑estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment, development, and construction services. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate across more than 250 markets worldwide.
Job Description Summary This role applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare journal entries, assist in budget development, and produce standard accounting and financial reports for management.
Key Responsibilities
Compile and analyze financial information for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports, making appropriate journal entries for the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures.
Review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents, researching and resolving discrepancies as necessary.
Perform bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit, make mortgage payments and distributions, ensuring accuracy.
Maintain and coordinate accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control.
Analyze and review 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 transactions.
Act 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.
Communicate with on‑site and other property managers to assist with pre‑close and close activities, answer questions, provide support, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on‑time client and company reporting.
Complete various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analyses, and perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.
Basic Knowledge & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or 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, demonstrating application of GAAP.
Experience demonstrating the ability 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 time‑management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Specialized Skills
Proficient in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs 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.
Travel / Physical Demands
Team members work in an office or a remote environment. No special physical demands are required.
Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities.
Job demands may require long periods of sitting.
Additional Compensation
Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
On‑site Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered
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. Birthday off after 1 year of service and additional vacation accrued with tenure.
On‑site team members can receive an onsite housing discount at Greystar‑managed communities 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.
Benefits offered for full‑time employees. For union and prevailing wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to collective bargaining agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
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