Property Accountant

Company: Monroe Group Ltd.
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Vacation Accrued, FSA, Life Insurance, Sick Time The Property Accountant is responsible for the company's financial records, plans, policies, procedures, and its accounting practices. The Property Accountant will perform all duties associated with month/quarter and year end close. They will also maintain accounting records in accordance with state, federal and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Property Accountant will also work with the Property Management group. Be a valuable team member within all phases of the accounting operations; including but not limited to, the general administration. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receives and/or disburses funds related to the assigned area (properties) of responsibility.
• Develops and posts periodic close journal entries in accordance to company policies and procedures and in accordance to GAAP standards.
• Makes depreciation and other adjusting entries as required.
• Posts and analyzes entries made to ledger accounts.
• Prepares summary sheets for use by supervisor, managers, or auditors in preparing comprehensive financial statements.
• Maintains accurate and audit ready reconciliations.
• Supports all replacement reserve requests across the Company's property portfolio.
• Performs a monthly account and bank reconciliation for all properties assigned.
• Ensures all escrows are being funded to meet all requirements for their assigned properties.
• Post and reconcile expenses on a monthly basis, which may include accruals to maintain accurate periodic financial statements.
• Provide support to property managers on all accounting policies and procedures.
• Tracks and processes monthly utility reimbursements.
• Work with the Compliance Department to maintain and reconcile Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) payments for assigned properties.
• Audits and proofs accounting reports for clerical accuracy and conformance to company procedures.
• Maintains cost system and allocates expenditures to accounts in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepares electronic transfers of fees/payments for the Accounting Manager.
• Files all applicable property tax forms.
• From time to time Management may assign additional duties. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Sound knowledge of accounting theories, practices, and accepted office procedures
  • Competence working with computerized accounting systems and software.
  • Excellent keyboarding skills.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and vendors.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university.
    • Proficiency with computers and Accounting software programs.
    • At least 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting department assignments involving advanced recordkeeping.
    • Related business school or college courses may be substituted for up to 1 year experience.
    • Alternate combinations of training and experience will be considered if requisite skills are demonstrated. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
      • The employee will be exposed to an indoor office environment. The noise level is typically quiet. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
        • Employee must be able to lift at least 15 lbs. and up to 20 lbs.
        • Employee will frequently utilize their hands and fingers
        • Employee will be frequently required to sit, stand or walk
        • Employee will be required to bend, twist, stoop and or kneel DISCLAIMER This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What is your preferred method of communication?

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