Senior Property Accountant at Confidential

In search of a full-time Property Accountant in our Shelton, CT corporate office. This role is a vital part of the companys financial management process, which includes ensuring proper record keeping, adherence to established procedures, and keeping control of company assets. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy workplace, is well-versed in accrual accounting and enjoys working closely with management.

This position is Full-Time, In-Office

Standard work schedule is Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM but the option to work Mon-Thurs (10 hour shifts) is available once trained.

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare financial statements to support reporting & tax compliance of company business & financial position.
• Complete monthly close processes, bank reconciliations, & financial statement review.
• Maintain general ledger & ensure proper posting of all transactions.  Resolve discrepancies by collecting & analyzing account information.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting reconciliations.
• Maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, & payroll tasks.
• Assist in year-end tax/audit preparation of financial information for outside auditors/regulatory authorities.
• Assist in planning & reviewing budget preparation.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Process capital expenditure reimbursement requests from lenders.
• Utilize Excel spreadsheets & database tools to ensure proper financial record keeping.
• Update current SOPs to reflect changes to accounting department procedures.
• Exhibit a strong interest in the continuous improvement of the accounting & reporting process to improve Department efficiency.

Requirements:

• Strong accrual accounting knowledge
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite emphasis on Excel
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and swift adaptability
• Courteous & professional interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with senior management, investors, lenders, property managers and vendors
• Property accounting experience preferred

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the accounting field.
• Bachelors degree in accounting required.
• Property Accounting required
• Experience with Rent Manager and/or Yardi Breeze preferred