SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Property Accountant is responsible for the overall general ledger accounting, cash management and financial reporting for assigned properties within prescribed deadlines. Interacts extensively with regional property managers and senior-level accounting. This is a full-time position, and the position reports to the our corporate controller and/or senior property accountant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains the assigned property and partnership G/L accounts.
• Monitors the cash flow of properties, manages cash on a daily basis, and forecasts required funds.
• Approves the disbursement of payables based upon timing and available cash.
• Monitors property escrow & reserve accounts for related expenditures and to ensure proper funding in accordance with loan & partnership agreements.
• Participates in monthly conference calls with RPM’s to review the financial operations of the properties and assists with cash projections and sourcing funds for significant expenditures.
• Prepares monthly financial statements for properties and saves electronic copies to the network drive.
• Prepares and submits, for the Senior Accountant’s approval, the monthly, quarterly and annual property reports for investors and lenders. Once reviewed and approved, ensures that all reports are properly distributed.
• Prepares and submits ACH transfer requests to the Senior Accountant.
• Prepares year-end property and partnership audit files and reconciles them against the prior year’s audited trial balance and retained earnings.
• Prepares supporting work papers for audit and tax return preparation
• Monitors the submission of requested information from auditors.
• Special projects as required by the department and/or properties.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Self-direct and manage multiple projects, objectives, & deadlines.
• Research and respond to detailed requests, orally & in writing.
• Use a computer for Word, Excel, and e-mail.
• Work in a collaborative manner, as a member of a project or team.
• Relate professionally with auditors, property owners, investors, and Executive Management.
• Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commit to the mission and values of the management company.
• Be flexible with changing work plans.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment; hybrid remote / telecommuting available after 60 days. Offers flexible schedule working four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study required. Will consider associates degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. CPA accreditation is preferred but not required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an Accounting or Finance related role required.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

• Physical: Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods. May be asked to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, watch training videos, and read numbers on a computer screen. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in accepting phone calls, interacting with management, co-workers, and other staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
• Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on intense detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend to a task/function for 1 hour or more. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
• Environmental Conditions: Dust, potential loud noises, glare from computer screens, heat, and air conditioning.
• Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, 10-key calculator, monitors, scanner, phone, copier, fax machine, and other office equipment.

VALUES-BASED BEHAVIORS

• Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and assumptions. Is compassionate for the life circumstances of others.
• Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly includes employees.
• Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Encourages other employees to work as a team for the benefit of the organization.
• Comes to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets agreed upon deadlines.
• Collaborates with other work groups, and outside organizations as appropriate, in a proactive and responsive manner.
• Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers, employees. Protects the proprietary information of Northwest Real Estate Capital Corp.
• Follow rules, regulations, and policies. Positively contributes to implementing changes.
• Communicates courteously and effectively with others. Sets clear expectations.
• Reinforces the importance of the core values within the work group and the larger system by acknowledging behaviors that demonstrate or reflect Respect, Trust, and Dignity.
• Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Approach focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person.

CULTURE & VALUES

At Northwest Real Estate Capital Corp./Tamarack Property Management Co., our values and behaviors live vibrantly guiding how we work, the decisions we make, and the results we achieve. Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (RITA) help us to create trusting relationships with our employees. We value them and their personal goals and aspirations just as much as their work. We hire the most uniquely qualified, dedicated, and energetic employees and we hope you are one of them!

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EEO STATEMENT

Northwest’s objective is to recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Experience

• 5 year(s): Will consider associates degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. CPA accreditation is preferred but not required.
• 2 year(s): Minimum of 2 years in an Accounting or Finance related role required.

Education

• Associates or better

• Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field