Prepares property accounting analysis of actual, reforecast, and budget data for distribution to management and outside parties for assigned properties including analysis of related general ledger accounts. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

1. Investigates, verifies and reconciles all general ledger accounts on assigned property trial balances with subledgers and/or appropriate support schedules.
   
2. Monitors property activity, including closed/sold sites, relocation/remodels and new construction. Coordinates accounting processing and determines that it is properly accounted for in accordance with established guidelines. Researches performance issues or unreasonable discrepancies and notifies appropriate departments.
   
3. Participates in the annual budget preparation by analyzing trends and projecting figures for key properties in assigned region.
   
4. Prepares and analyzes monthly variance reports to show actual/reforecast versus budgeted figures for management review.
   
5. Reviews property activity and financial statements and prepares re-forecasted figures.
   
6. Maintains a professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
   
7. Assists in quarterly and year-end audit processes. Prepares and analyzes financial statements in accordance with GAAP for entities that require an audit.
   
8. Assist other accounting departments with the completion of special projects.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting plus a minimum of three to five years business accounting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Developed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
   
2. Knowledge of commercial real estate.
   
3. Ability to read and interpret accounting reports, write reports, business correspondence.
   
4. High degree of initiative and independent judgement.
   
5. Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
   
6. Ability to communicate with all levels.
   
7. Effective interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills.
   
8. Strong attention to detail; organized.
   
9. Knowledge of budgeting and expense control.
   
10. Work well under pressure, meeting deadlines consistently.
    
11. Computer skills; word processing and spreadsheet software capabilities.
    
12. Mathematical abilities to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.
    
13. Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CPA certification. Previous property accounting experience in a real estate environment is a plus.