Senior Property Accountant

The Senior Property Accountant supports Property Management as an accounting resource bu providing positive and timely client service and by performing property monthly closings in a timely and accurate manner to support the preparation of the REIT financial information.  This position is located in the Atlanta perimeter area.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience, real estate accounting preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with MRI and Nexus a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and analytical skills
• Strong in both written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and in teams to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude

Job Responsibilities:

1) All general ledger responsibilities within MRI for assigned group of properties including closing the books on a monthly basis.  (40% of the time) 

2) Prepare/review the following specific accounting entries and related analysis: straight line rent, accounts receivable and related allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation, amortization of leasing costs, prepaid rent, accrued property tax and the related expense, prepaid insurance and the related expense, other accrued liabilities and other account reconciliation.  (15% of the time)

3) Maintain supporting work papers and account analysis for assigned properties, including a monthly closing checklist.  10% of the time  

4) Review the following related responsibilities performed by others for assigned properties (15% of the time):
 

• Accounts payable/cash disbursements
• Cash receipts
• Fixed assets

5) Work with property managers to review variance explanations and monthly accruals, review/prepare portions of property annual budgets, review forecasts, and assist with operating expense recovery reimbursements.  (15% of the time)

6) Other duties as assigned from time to time to assist the Real Estate Accounting Group, including but not limited to audit support.  (5% of the time)

EOE/MFDV