Senior Project Accountant

About Holt Lunsford Commercial Founded in 1993, Holt Lunsford Commercial (HLC) is a values-based, customer-focused, full service third party commercial real estate company. We are a fast-growing real estate provider in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston. We oversee 100 + million square feet for both private and institutional owners. IMMEDIATE IMPACT. MEANINGFUL CAREER. At Holt Lunsford Commercial, we know our success begins and ends with our people. It's the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high-caliber, collaborative team. We will empower you to apply your energy, expertise, and creativity to meet our clients' needs while instilling you with unsurpassed market knowledge and development opportunities to succeed. When you join Holt Lunsford Commercial, you won't simply start a new job - you will build a meaningful and impactful career. Job Description To perform all of the day-to-day functions related to accounting for third party owned properties including functions necessary in the month-end close process, as well as perform reconciliations of information relative to those properties. Major Areas of Responsibility o Monthly Reporting to clients  Prepare adjusting and recurring journal entries including property taxes and insurance amortization  Balance reports and verify income and expenses are coded properly  Prepare monthly bank reconciliations  Prepare management fee calculations  Prepare monthly reporting packages for appropriate property management personnel, clients and corporate office in Dallas  Adhere to Due Dates of requirements  Obtain variance reports and any other required reports (i.e. capital schedule, aging report, property activity report, etc.) from PM’s  Review variance report comments by PM’s to make sure the variance is answered appropriately as well as reviewing their other required reports (capital schedule, aging, property activity report, etc.) for accuracy  Obtain leasing reports and review  Prepare monthly cash flow projections  Review quarterly reports completed by PM’s  Year end closing process  Load budgets into accounting software if owner doesn’t o Property Take-Over  Attend take-over meeting to be aware of reporting requirements  Enter closing statement balances or G/L balances  Setup property in MRI/Yardi if client doesn’t have their own software for us to access and accountant knows how to setup o CAM Reconciliations  Review property managers’ revenue escalation calculations o Client / Personnel Management  Monthly accounting calendar filled out and provided to all departments each month, so everyone is aware of reporting deadlines  Meet with clients and accounting personnel to discuss problems when they arise  Main point of contact for clients regarding e-mails from them that need to pass along to all concerned and for reporting of system problems to us and vice versa  Meet with prospective clients during management proposal meetings  Accounting department staff meetings  Interview, hire and train accounting personnel  Review accounting personnel annually with quarterly on-point meetings  Assist in tracking of employee sick, vacation and personal time by getting absence forms from employees, approving forms and turning them in to payroll  Track employee workload to ensure that distribution is equitable  Other duties as assigned. o Sales Tax Returns  Complete sales tax return for properties that have parking charged to tenants  Make sure completed in timely manner so payment is received by State Comptroller’s office when due o Special Projects  Assist PM’s with special requests they receive that requires accounting help  Respond to client questions regarding report packages completely and timely  Assist Accounting manager with special projects when needed  Assist client auditors by supplying needed information  Other duties as assigned  Maintain professional demeanor at all times  Assist Project Accountants when they need help and an Accounting Manager is not available  Assist in training new Project Accountants and Property Managers  Suggest and assist in implementing new accounting procedures  Review financial packages when needed General Qualifications & Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  Minimum five (5) years of accounting experience required, or real estate accounting experience preferred  Computer skills required include proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, MRI and Yardi  Effective oral and written communication skills are a must  Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize  Ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines  Strong analytical problem-solving skills  Detail-oriented  Team-oriented Education:**Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Disability insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Flexible schedule • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid sick time • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • Accounting: 5 years (Required) Language: • English (Required) Ability to Commute: • Dallas, TX 75225 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Dallas, TX 75225: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person