Property Accountant

Description:Property Accountants are responsible for producing accurate and timely monthly financial reporting for a specified portfolio of communities. Property Accountants work closely with various departments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Financials, Analyze General Ledger by confirming balances in all accounts., Verify expenses are in appropriate accounts., Determine what accrual expenses need to be recorded. Create Excel spreadsheet reports when needed. Produce preliminary reports for review and finalize reports once approved. Balance year end records following recording of year end audit entries. Ability to differentiate various reports and understand how each report affects other reports. Ability to determine and record year end closing entries to close the books of the preceding year. Accounts Payable - Review and input A/P invoices received from sites; verifying accuracy of coding and allocation of expenses; using detail description for all expenses. Produce weekly Aged Trials (listing of outstanding A/P invoices) for approval. Create check run for approved A/P invoices.Match checks to appropriate invoices; mail checks. Cash Control - Maintain accurate monthly cash logs by recording deposits banked by onsite staff and weekly check runs. Deposit all miscellaneous income and record on cash logs. Reconcile monthly cash logs with bank statements. Journal Entries - Ability to determine and record accrual basis journal entries such as vacancy loss, property tax expense, property insurance expense, expenses incurred but not invoiced. Ability to determine and record any reversing entries needed. Ability to determine and record year end closing entries to close the books of the preceding year. Ability to determine accounts affected and record year end auditors adjusting entries.Qualifications:Ability to communicate with various vendors, to obtain A/P invoice copies, resolve A/P invoice issues.Assist Annual AuditsHigh School diploma or equivalency certificate, required. College degree with a focus in Accounting or Economics, preferred.Basic Accounting experience and thorough understanding of GAAP. Experience in the property management industry, preferred.Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Google Apps (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets) and Adobe Acrobat. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Yardi and RealPage experience a plus.About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.