The Senior Property Accountant is a critical job function within the Property Accounting team at ZRS Management, LLC.  The Senior Property Accountant will report to either a Property Accounting Manager or Controller and is responsible for full-cycle accounting for an assigned portfolio of multifamily properties.  This candidate will ensure that accurate and timely financial reports are prepared within prescribed reporting deadlines to our client’s satisfaction.

Senior Property Accountant - Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Senior Property Accountant’s primary responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of monthly financial statements for multiple properties.

• Review of financial statements to provide comments on the properties within their portfolio.

• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the financial reports required by ZRS and our third-party clients.

• Responsible for cash flow management and anticipation of future cash deficiencies for each of the properties assigned. This includes monitoring the daily cash balances and keeping a cash log for all transactions.

• Monthly bank reconciliations, including follow-up and correction of outstanding items.

• Assistance with the review of bank reconciliations prepared by Property Accountants, as needed.

• Management of the payment of invoices and ensuring the timeliness of payments according to the AP schedule for the particular property.

• Responsible for overseeing and following up on critical payments such as real estate taxes, insurance, debt service, etc. for all assigned properties.

• Calculation and processing of required cash distributions to owners.

• Setting up of electronic fund transfers within the various banking portals.

• Communication with on-site teams and other members of the Property Management hierarchy to assist in completing pre-close and close activities, answering financial statement questions, providing support, and ensuring completion of accounting processes for timely delivery to our clients.

• Accounting Month End (AME) Preparation – Reviewing of all site reports against general ledger reports and approval of the advancement of the month-end date (when needed) for the site to continue working on the following month period.

• Financial Statement Preparation (Prelims) - Responsible for recording all necessary journal entries throughout the month and preparing financial statements/reporting packages in a timely manner.

• Calculation and review of asset and management fees to ensure accuracy.

• Reconciliation and understanding of all balance sheet accounts and preparation of all supplementary reporting as required (Balance Sheet Schedules).

• Monthly general ledger close.

• Responding to inquiries in a timely manner.

• Monitoring of debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.

• Review of lender escrows (taxes/insurance) and replacement reserve escrows to ensure adequate funds are available for future use. Monthly reconciliation of escrows and reserves, when applicable.

• Reviewing and posting accruals and reclasses, as needed.

• Assistance with the preparation of supporting working papers and documentations for year-end audit processes.

• Assistance with setting up properties within the accounting software and preparing opening entries for new properties and closing entries for sold properties.

• Preparation of final operating statements, funds distributions, reconciliations, closing of bank accounts, and any other relevant closing duties for all sold properties

• Annual follow-up on the status of budgets throughout the draft, revised, and final stages to ensure completion and upload within the assigned deadlines. If a budget reforecast is needed, follow up with Regional Managers to ensure the reforecasted budget is uploaded into the system.

• Participation in round table discussions to address any necessary updates to the policies and procedures for the Accounting Department.

• Assistance with training associates on all aspects of the Accounting Cycle, as needed.

• Assistance with special or ad hoc projects and other tasks as needed.

Senior Property Accountant - Desired Skills & Experience:

• Possesses excellent computer skills, including proficiency in the software utilized for the specific property.

• Knowledge of Real Page/Yardi/MRI.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Able to read and write in English in a professional manner.

• Ability to follow and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Ability to perform cash forecasting, planning and management.

• Ability to review and analyze financial statements.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to allocate one’s time effectively by prioritizing workload, handling multiple demands, working under pressure, and meeting tight deadlines.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Independent and autonomous work style.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills.

• Detail-oriented.

• Knowledge of business practices and principles.

• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships and act as a team player.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.

• Ability to train others.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• 3+ Years of Accounting Experience – Residential Property Accounting preferred.

• 4 yr. Accounting or Finance Degree required.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Senior Property Accountant works in an office environment. This person should be able to sit for an extended period of time. This person should be able to push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, talk, hear, climb, and lift objects up to 5 pounds with ease. This person should be able to operate office equipment such as computer/phone/fax/scanner/etc. Must have the ability to commute to and from work and is expected to during the normal business hours of ZRS Management.