Unico Properties LLC
Senior Portfolio Accountant
Unico Properties LLC - Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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Seattle WA-Corp
1326 Fifth Avenue
Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Seattle WA-Corp 1326 Fifth Avenue Suite 800 Seattle, WA 98101, USA
SENIOR PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTANT (SEATTLE, WA) We're looking for a detail-driven
Senior Portfolio Accountant
to join our team! In this role, you'll oversee accounting and reporting for a dynamic portfolio of real estate properties. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, you'll ensure financial data integrity across property and consolidated reports. This is a hybrid role, and our Downtown Seattle office offers easy access to public transportation. ABOUT UNICO PROPERTIES LLC Unico Properties LLC, a subsidiary of Unico Investment Group LLC, is a commercial real estate investor, developer, and full-service operator focused on office assets in emerging markets throughout the United States. Since 1953, Unico Properties has created places where people want to be, curating environments that foster the well-being of people and communities. Unico is committed to building and operating sustainable real estate—buildings that protect our planet’s resources and are healthy and productive places to live and work. ABOUT OUR BENEFITS We offer competitive pay and generous benefits, including: Two benefit plans to choose from: a Qualified High Deductible Health Plan or a Buy-Up PPO Plan. 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption. 401(k) plan with up to $9,000 in employer matching each year, 401(k) after-tax elections allowed up to 415(c) limit. Starting with 3 weeks of flexible paid time off (PTO), which increases with tenure. 11 paid holidays off each year. 12 hours of paid volunteer time and $200 charitable contribution matching each year. Up to $2,000 Education allowance yearly. Required licensing and training covered at 100%. SALARY Starting at $86,000 - $93,000 annually, for candidates in Washington state. ABOUT THIS POSITION The Senior Portfolio Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely accounting and reporting for a complex portfolio of assigned real estate properties. The senior portfolio accountant works closely with property accounting team members, support staff (including outsourced accounting partners) and multiple internal departments (property management, asset management, corporate and fund accounting) to provide quality customer service and ensure transactions are accurately reflected in property and consolidated financial statements and reporting packages. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Cash: o Perform monthly bank reconciliations o Monitor daily cash activity o Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts Revenue and accounts receivable: o Post monthly tenant charges, including bill backs o Record cash receipts, late fees and tenant write offs o Prepare straight-line rent adjustments Accounts payable: o Prepare wire requests o Review and approve vendor invoices Accounting period closing: o Reconcile property level general ledgers and supporting schedules o Maintain fixed assets schedules o Prepare adjusting journal entries o Process corporate fees (such as property management and accounting fees) and reimbursements o Record tax and fair value reporting entries
The Senior Portfolio Accountant is also responsible for: Preparing property analytics and asset management reports or other financial packages required by internal or external users Providing support for financial statement audits and tax returns Working directly with property managers to identify and resolve issues Responding promptly to client requests for supporting financial information and ad-hoc reports and helping with special projects Monitoring activity related to loan documents, including debt service and escrow funding/usage, coordinating, and driving the loan draw process Preparing journal entries for transactions such as acquisitions and dispositions Providing continual feedback to accounting leadership with heavy emphasis on process improvement Mentor new hires and associate accountants on the team SKILLS Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and multitasking abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer service focus Ability to effectively communicate accounting information to various users Advanced knowledge of computer applications such as: Excel, MS Office, Outlook Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative team environment with different levels of employees and personalities Results-oriented and self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency and initiative Effectively multitasks while maintaining accuracy and performs well under deadline pressure Strong technical and operational accounting skills, including knowledge of U.S. GAAP QUALIFICATIONS CPA preferred 5 + years related property accounting experience Real estate software experience preferred such as: Yardi Voyager, Kardin and MRI ADA REQUIREMENTS 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 regularly required to: work at a stationary work space for long periods of time, with mobility to move throughout the office; use a PC, constantly reaching with hands and fingers and keyboarding extensively; work in close contact with small and large groups as frequent communication with others is required, including use of the telephone; be able to read and write documents in hard and electronic copy, including those requiring great attention to detail; have the physical strength and agility to handle routine office tasks and machinery. Occasional travel may be required for certain employees depending on location. This position is in a standard office environment with desktop business equipment and frequent telephone calls. Noise level is moderate. Frequent interruptions are common, while under deadlines and time constraints. Unico Properties LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will receive consideration without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other
status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. If an applicant requires accommodation during the recruitment process,
please reach out to careers@unicoprop.com. EEO Employer/Disabled/Vets Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
: Motivations
: Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field. Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
CPA Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Seattle WA-Corp 1326 Fifth Avenue Suite 800 Seattle, WA 98101, USA
SENIOR PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTANT (SEATTLE, WA) We're looking for a detail-driven
Senior Portfolio Accountant
to join our team! In this role, you'll oversee accounting and reporting for a dynamic portfolio of real estate properties. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, you'll ensure financial data integrity across property and consolidated reports. This is a hybrid role, and our Downtown Seattle office offers easy access to public transportation. ABOUT UNICO PROPERTIES LLC Unico Properties LLC, a subsidiary of Unico Investment Group LLC, is a commercial real estate investor, developer, and full-service operator focused on office assets in emerging markets throughout the United States. Since 1953, Unico Properties has created places where people want to be, curating environments that foster the well-being of people and communities. Unico is committed to building and operating sustainable real estate—buildings that protect our planet’s resources and are healthy and productive places to live and work. ABOUT OUR BENEFITS We offer competitive pay and generous benefits, including: Two benefit plans to choose from: a Qualified High Deductible Health Plan or a Buy-Up PPO Plan. 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption. 401(k) plan with up to $9,000 in employer matching each year, 401(k) after-tax elections allowed up to 415(c) limit. Starting with 3 weeks of flexible paid time off (PTO), which increases with tenure. 11 paid holidays off each year. 12 hours of paid volunteer time and $200 charitable contribution matching each year. Up to $2,000 Education allowance yearly. Required licensing and training covered at 100%. SALARY Starting at $86,000 - $93,000 annually, for candidates in Washington state. ABOUT THIS POSITION The Senior Portfolio Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely accounting and reporting for a complex portfolio of assigned real estate properties. The senior portfolio accountant works closely with property accounting team members, support staff (including outsourced accounting partners) and multiple internal departments (property management, asset management, corporate and fund accounting) to provide quality customer service and ensure transactions are accurately reflected in property and consolidated financial statements and reporting packages. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Cash: o Perform monthly bank reconciliations o Monitor daily cash activity o Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts Revenue and accounts receivable: o Post monthly tenant charges, including bill backs o Record cash receipts, late fees and tenant write offs o Prepare straight-line rent adjustments Accounts payable: o Prepare wire requests o Review and approve vendor invoices Accounting period closing: o Reconcile property level general ledgers and supporting schedules o Maintain fixed assets schedules o Prepare adjusting journal entries o Process corporate fees (such as property management and accounting fees) and reimbursements o Record tax and fair value reporting entries
The Senior Portfolio Accountant is also responsible for: Preparing property analytics and asset management reports or other financial packages required by internal or external users Providing support for financial statement audits and tax returns Working directly with property managers to identify and resolve issues Responding promptly to client requests for supporting financial information and ad-hoc reports and helping with special projects Monitoring activity related to loan documents, including debt service and escrow funding/usage, coordinating, and driving the loan draw process Preparing journal entries for transactions such as acquisitions and dispositions Providing continual feedback to accounting leadership with heavy emphasis on process improvement Mentor new hires and associate accountants on the team SKILLS Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and multitasking abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer service focus Ability to effectively communicate accounting information to various users Advanced knowledge of computer applications such as: Excel, MS Office, Outlook Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative team environment with different levels of employees and personalities Results-oriented and self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency and initiative Effectively multitasks while maintaining accuracy and performs well under deadline pressure Strong technical and operational accounting skills, including knowledge of U.S. GAAP QUALIFICATIONS CPA preferred 5 + years related property accounting experience Real estate software experience preferred such as: Yardi Voyager, Kardin and MRI ADA REQUIREMENTS 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 regularly required to: work at a stationary work space for long periods of time, with mobility to move throughout the office; use a PC, constantly reaching with hands and fingers and keyboarding extensively; work in close contact with small and large groups as frequent communication with others is required, including use of the telephone; be able to read and write documents in hard and electronic copy, including those requiring great attention to detail; have the physical strength and agility to handle routine office tasks and machinery. Occasional travel may be required for certain employees depending on location. This position is in a standard office environment with desktop business equipment and frequent telephone calls. Noise level is moderate. Frequent interruptions are common, while under deadlines and time constraints. Unico Properties LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will receive consideration without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other
status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. If an applicant requires accommodation during the recruitment process,
please reach out to careers@unicoprop.com. EEO Employer/Disabled/Vets Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
: Motivations
: Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field. Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
CPA Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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