Property Accountant

Compensation: $28.00 - $31.00

Cambridge Real Estate Services is currently seeking a knowledgeable Accountant to become a part of the organization. While offering a workspace fostering growth and development for people of all backgrounds, Cambridge Real Estate Services invests in its employees with offerings such as an education reimbursement and a 401(k) plan with a full 100% match up to a 10% contribution. This is an in-office, full-time position, Monday - Friday.

Summary

Responsible for accounting support for a portfolio of properties and audit responsibilities for peer portfolios.

Duties

Analyze, determine, and process monthly accruals

Provide software support to Property Managers

Process tenant refunds

Conduct property audits

Assist outside auditors with yearly financial audits

Maintain electronic file maintenance

Manage property re-billing process

Oversee and reconcile credit card statements

Ad hoc accounting projects and support, as needed

Monitor cash balances and deposits for first-of-month payable obligations

Coordinate electronic and hardcopy submittals generated by site personnel

Audit and update invoice batches received from the properties

Ensure timely and accurate payment of expenses including mortgages, taxes, and insurance

Process monthly accounts receivable

Vendor interaction is required to maintain good public relations with service providers

Process miscellaneous invoices directly to the system

Input new vendors into the system

Assist in processing mailings

Assist with stale-dated check processing

Oversee property cash flow including required bank account transfers

Coordinate with bank representatives on opening and closing of bank accounts

Make daily and weekly bank deposits and corresponding deposit journals

Reconcile security deposit liabilities, cash accounts, and accounts receivable

Reconcile mortgage accounts

Process replacement reserve withdrawal requests

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field preferred

Multi-site property management accounting experience preferred

Yardi software experience preferred

ADP General Ledger Interface experience preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel file journal uploads and downloads, sorting excel files, & vlookup formulas

Excellent GAAP knowledge and general accounting skills

Ability to prioritize work

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team

High volume accounts payable experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits

Cambridge Real Estate Services offers competitive wages, incentive bonuses, medical with an annual HSA contribution to employees’ accounts of $4,150, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, company events, 401k plan with a 100% match up to a 10% contribution. (Benefits vary by position and hours worked.)

Requirements

Applicants offered positions will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal history and drug screening.

About Us

CRES manages multi-family housing developments in the Western US which include affordable housing, conventional communities, and historic properties. Staffed by dedicated and responsive property management and maintenance professionals, we strive to exceed expectations.

To view other Cambridge Real Estate Services career opportunities, go to: cresapts.com/careers/

EEO Policy

CRES affirms and actively promotes the right of all individuals to equal opportunity in employment without regard to any protected basis, including race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression or any other status or any other status protected by law.

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