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Our client focuses on investing and managing student housing apartments in the United States, along with full range of student services. Our client has a value-add strategy that includes launching a lease-up marketing plan for vacant units, attracting international students and reducing operating cost to improve management efficiency. We are currently seeking a Property Accountant. The Property Accountant will be responsible for all accounting and financial reporting and analysis pertaining to a designated portfolio of properties. The Property Accountant will report to the firms Accounting Director and work closely with the members of the property management, development, acquisition, and leasing teams to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and effectively reported to Executive Management.Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Responsible for the preparation and review of cash basis financial statements for each property, including the preparation and posting of all required month-end journal entriesRecord monthly adjusting and accrual entriesUpdate fixed asset system for additions and disposals and record monthly depreciation/amortizationMonitor cash balances and recommend capital calls and distributions from/to investorsPrepare reports/documents to external auditors and maintains applicable documentationPrepare monthly financial statement analysis according to GAAP with variance reportingAssist in the annual audit and tax return preparationReconciliation of outstanding debt to bank statementsCapitalization of costs in accordance with IRS guidelinesMaintain fixed asset ledgers and roll forward of capital accountsResponsible for all compliance related matters pertaining to the portfolioQualifications:Bachelors Degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or universityProperty/Real Estate Accounting experience, preferredWorking knowledge of GAAP and financial reportingExperience within fast paced, deal-oriented organizationsVery Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to directly work with Executives / Department Heads to set and enforce appropriate policies and proceduresIdeal Candidates will be:Looking for a long term fit within a growing companyReady to learn and growHave a self-starter and initiative-based mindsetBe well-versed in analytics and making fact-based decisionsWhat We offer YOU:Full benefits including Medical, Dental, 401K Match, and moreA fast-paced work environment with room to growPaid time off and HolidaysOther benefits including Employee Assistance Programs and Engagement ActivitiesThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Our client is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.How large is your accounting department? 8 peopleHow many employees do you have?89Is this in this role hybrid or in the office?4 days/week in the officeWhat software are you on? Realpage, Entrata AvidXchangeWhat is your interview process look like? 1) via video 2) in office 3) maybe with CFOCompensation for this level? Market rate (willing to pay higher only with active License)+ performance-based bonusHow many years of experience? New Accounting grads up, good attitude honest and team playerIf they are not new grads will you only look at folks with real estate experience or would you consider other industries? Preferred accounting background, real estate property management, if not, willing to look in public accounting, then legal, service, then medicalPayroll? Bi-weekly payroll 40 hours a week occasionally to good life-work balance. How many hours/week is this person working (I like to set the proper expectations with candidates from the start so if the job is 40 hours/week or 60 hours/week I will share that with them)