We are exclusively recruiting for a Property Accountant to join a real estate development company with a strong mission in Sacramento. This is an exciting hybrid (3 days onsite), direct hire opportunity to take ownership of a wide array of accounting tasks including, but not limited to journal entries, reconciliations, and issuing financials for multiple properties. Our client offers 100% paid employee medical benefits, dental and vision, accrued PTO, 401(k) with up to 6% employer matching,12 paid holidays and paid time off for the week between Christmas and New Years.  Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 DOE. 

The ideal candidate will have experience within the Real Estate and Property Management industry and will be proficient in MS Excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with all aspects of accounting: accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly accruals, and monthly financial statements with all supporting schedules for multiple properties.
• Prepare journal entries to ensure business transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Complete general ledger reconciliations in accordance with month-end close schedule
• Reconcile cash, payables, receivables, prepaid rent, security deposit balances and other control accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly financial statements, including budget to actual variance analysis.
• Manage cash schedules to ensure property cash needs are met.
• Prepare monthly check runs to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Prepare lender reports monthly, quarterly, and annually for loan compliance.
• Assist external auditors with year-end audits on select properties.
• Assist external CPA with annual entity tax returns.
• Provide draft monthly cashflow forecasts for management review.
• Set up new vendor 1099 tax information in vendor ledger and assist in preparing annual 1099s.
• Perform special projects and other duties as needed.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting with related industry experience
• Knowledge of accounting and understanding of general ledger accounts practices
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, Word, and database applications
• Team player who is proactive, self-directed, conscientious, and assumes accountability and responsibility for specific performance and work product.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Problem solving and analytical skills required.