Property Accountant

Job Description

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT - Follow established accounting policies and procedures to perform full-cycle accounting functions in a property management environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Controller and CFO, the Property Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions required to produce monthly financial statements for properties owned by joint-venture structures or third parties. Accrual and Cash Accounting experience is required. Accuracy and timeliness in the completion of the workload is required in this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Full-cycle A/R and A/P
• Cash management at the property level to include loan entries and weekly/monthly bank reconciliations
• Establish and maintain positive tenant/vendor relations to resolve outstanding items
• Audit and research GL discrepancies, prepare corresponding entries
• Perform monthly balance sheet analysis and reconciliations
• Perform monthly operating expense analysis and reconciliations
• Work effectively with property management team to facilitate accurate entries at the property level
• Prepare timely and accurate entries for month-end close
• Produce monthly financial reporting at the property level
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and resolution
• Ability to work independently and follow through on deadlines

WORK LOCATION:   The Woodlands, Texas

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Degreed in accounting, finance, or business
• Minimum five years in corporate accounting

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off