Real Estate Accountant/Controller

Job Description

Job Description:

Sky Harbour is a unique aviation real estate firm with a mission to build thoughtfully designed, premium aircraft hangars on general aviation airports throughout the United States. We are seeking a motivated real estate accountant who is ready to bring their strong organizational skills to our rapidly expanding team. This is an opportunity to make meaningful contributions in our fast-paced, collaborative environment. Our ideal candidate has experience with Yardi, an interest in aviation (but not mandatory), and is ready to dive in and support the team-based effort by taking initiative and bringing order with your detailed bookkeeping.

Objectives of this Role:

• Create detailed journal entries and post them to the general ledger (GL) to track all income statements and expenses.
• Handle all accounts payable and receivable on a daily basis to make sure each invoice and expense report is accurate.
• Process development project invoices, including consultant and general contractor requisitions for payment on a monthly cycle.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books – making sure our records match up and no transaction gets lost.
• Using Yardi, enter financial data, making sure all data are filed correctly.
• Facilitate all incoming payments and outgoing checks, including printing, obtaining signatures for, and distributing checks as necessary.
• Follow up with vendors for accounts payable and keep in touch as needed for collections and ensure bills are paid on time.
• Prepare for quarterly reporting using standard best practices and assist in monthly closings.
• Assist the real estate team with other accounting duties as needed. 

Required Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of real estate accounting, or property accounting.
• Experience in real estate industry.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Yardi.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. 

Education and Experience:

• Three to five years of accounting experience required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. 

Compensation Package:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Standard benefits package including health insurance.