Property Accountant

About this role

City
Woodland Hills


State
California


Job Location
Woodland Hills Regional Office


Position Type


Regular


The
Property Accounting
team at Essex works directly with the Operations team to manage the financial activities of each residential community. The goal of the team is to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The Property Accountant position is responsible for the preparation of bank reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and income and expense analytics. A candidate should have attention to detail and strong analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.


What You Will Do

• Submit complete and accurate recurring and monthly Journal Entries.
• Reconcile and complete balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Have a solid understanding of sub ledger data and its impact on financial statements.
• Prepare bank reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Ensure the clearing of checks and deposits and receipts on a daily basis.
• Review the accuracy and completeness of monthly rent postings.
• Research, analyze and provide meaningful and accurate information and report as required.
• Work with the team lead to provide variance explanations and account information is required.
• Communicate professionally with community managers.
• Assist with other ad hoc requests and reports as needed.
• Assist in preparing Joint Venture Reporting and its requirements.
• Ensure that checks received are timely deposited to the bank and to the correct bank account.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests as needed.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of multi-family property management accounting experience or relevant real estate accounting experience.
• Yardi experience preferred.

What The Job Requires

• Work is primarily conducted in an office setting. Requires sitting at a...