Job Description

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Property Accountant to join a leading Company located in the Columbia, MD surrounding area.

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Portfolio Controller to maintain books and records for assigned properties.
• Perform assigned month-end close activities of the assigned portfolio of properties.
• Propose and/or record monthly journal entries including rental revenue, CAM accruals, and direct tenant billings; monthly operating expense contract accruals; and other operating expense accruals.
• Prepare required variance analysis comparing actual against budget and forecasts incurrent and prior periods.
• Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations for review by the Portfolio Controller.
• Resolve outstanding items using judgment and discretion as appropriate. 
• Ensure internal controls are being maintained. 
• Participate in regular recurring meetings with Property Management teams to review financial results, discuss outstanding A/R, and update quarterly forecasts with Property Managers. 
• Collaborate with and provide support to Property Management teams as needed.
• Work with the Portfolio Controller to prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and review purchase orders and pay invoicesto ensure timely payment and recording, as well as proper coding.
• Participate in the annual operating expense true-up process to ensure accurate billings or refunds to tenants in accordance with the lease requirements.
• Monitors tenants' accounts for completeness and accuracy. 
• Supports the Accounts Receivable function in resolving questions/issues.
• Participates in the due diligence process for acquisitions, dispositions, or financing, which requires anintense effort ina compressed time frame.
• Participates in maintaining the internal controls and policies of the company. 
• Communicate any deficiencies in controls to the supervisor.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor'sdegree in Accounting or a related field is required.  
• Minimum 1-3 years of related accounting experience with increased responsibility and strong performance necessary; will consider a college graduate with internship experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• CPA Candidate preferred.
• Computer Skills - PC proficiency to include, but not limited to: Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) and the ability to learn company-specific software. 
• Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs. 
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Voyager is required.
• Mobility - Occasional travel to portfolio locations
• Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and comprehend multiple and complex business transactions and documents simultaneously with good and possibly independent judgment.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must possess a solutions-based approach to identified areas of opportunity.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must possess a working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

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