Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Staff Accountant
• Location: Downtown Austin, TX
• Working Model: Hybrid (2-3 days in office)
• Compensation: Up to $85,000
Our client is seeking aStaff Accountantto support financial reporting, maintain general ledgers, process accounts payable and receivable, and handle bookkeeping for managed properties. This role plays a key part in ensuring accuracy in financial operations and collaborating with property management teams to maintain seamless accounting processes.
Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Accounting
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Manage full-cycle accounting for operating real estate portfolios, including in-house and third-party managed properties.
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Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and year-end expense and income accruals, analyzing variances against budgets.
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Ensure accuracy of financial data by maintaining the general ledger and conducting periodic account reviews.
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Process and review monthly commercial billing for income-producing properties.
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Oversee annual reconciliation of prior-year charges.
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Prepare and post monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and correcting outstanding items.
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Reconcile balance sheets monthly.
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Maintain asset amortization and depreciation schedules.
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Work closely with the property management team to review financial data, property budgets, tenant lease adjustments, and expense reconciliations.
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Assist with vendor audits and preparation/distribution of 1099s.
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Provide financial data to external auditors as needed.
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Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and supplemental reports.
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Maintain accurate financial records and oversee server backups for accounting files.Accounts Payable (AP)
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Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
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Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
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Allocate expenses appropriately across properties and general ledger accounts.
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Perform regular reconciliations of accounts payable, including intercompany payables.Accounts Receivable (AR)
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Generate and send invoices for intercompany, third-party, and corporate entities in a timely manner.
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Apply receipts to open invoices/charges and ensure accurate posting in the general ledger.
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Monitor overdue accounts through monthly AR aging reports and coordinate collections with property managers.
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Reconcile AR-related accounts, including intercompany receivables and tenant ledgers.Process Improvement
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Assist in developing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard financial records.
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Identify opportunities to streamline AP and AR processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
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Leverage technology and optimize workflows to enhance property-level accounting operations.
Skills & QualificationsRequired Skills
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues and clients.
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Experience withYardirequired.
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Solid understanding of accounting principles and their application in real estate financial management.
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Experience withERP/General Ledger accounting systemsrequired.Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Financerequired.
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In lieu of an accounting or finance degree, aBA/BS from a four-year accredited institutionand relevant work experience will be considered.
• 1-3 years of property accounting experience(preferred: retail, office, and mixed-use properties).
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