Accountant

Position Summary The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for managing the financial operations of a portfolio of real estate properties. This includes prepares financial statements, processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciling accounts and bank statements, overseeing property budgets, preparing month-end close and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Senior Property Accountant reports to the Controller. Essential Duties and Primary Responsibilities The Senior Property Accountant fulfills an integral role in the Finance Department and organization’s daily accounting operations. • Monthly reporting, Cash Management • Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) • Complete month-end journal entries including accruals and depreciation, compile reporting for various departments • Analyze financials for month-to-month differences; research, and explain variances • Meet with Controller monthly to go over balance sheet, income statement, and outstanding receivables • Liaison with other departments on accounting transactions for properties • Oversee the day-to-day processing of transactions in an effective, timely, and accurate manner • Review and manages Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable • Control payment of invoices and process payment runs • Work with the Real Estate Development team on Draw payments and maintain draw documentation • Process payments received at the corporate office and process deposits • Assist with budget and reforecast processes • Conduct month-end and year-end close processes • Support financial audit processes including providing required and detailed information • Support organization’s tax compliance processes and management • Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications The Senior Accountant will possess the following education, experience, and competencies: Education • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field Experience • Five years of experience in accounting • 3 – 5 years’ experience in Real Estate accounting • Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts and procedures • In-depth knowledge and understanding of GAAP • Proficient knowledge and understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes • Proficiency with accounting software packages like QuickBooks • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel • Excellent computational skills with attention to detail and deadlines • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Effective organization and time management skills • Ability to be self-directed and function autonomously with integrity and ethics • Ability to balance competing demands and effectively handle shifting priorities in a timely manner • Ability to cultivate trusting relationships with colleagues • High level of thoroughness, accuracy, and dependability Success Factors/Metrics: Some key success factors in accordance with accounting operations include the following metrics: • Accurate calculations and entries • Accurate and timely accounts payable • Accurate and timely accounts receivable • Accurate and timely accounting reports • Efficient accounting processes Benefits Ability Housing offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance; long-term disability; paid vacation and holidays; and retirement. Ability Housing is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) in recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Except in cases where required or permitted by law, employment decisions and practices shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, handicap, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits: • 403(b) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Experience: • Accounting: 5 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Jacksonville, FL 32207 (Required) Work Location: In person