Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Join Pegasus Residential as a Property Accountant. Pegasus is growing and looking for a dedicated accounting professional.

Pay range: $60,000 - $70,000

We offer a hybrid office/work‑from‑home schedule, flexible start and end times, a free lunch on month‑end closes, 3 weeks PTO after 90 days, 11 paid holidays in the first year, and a solid work/life balance.

• Act as liaison between accounting department and properties; coordinate with Community Managers to record lease charges, security deposits, receipts in property management and accounting software.
• Monitor cash positions and notify Controller of potential shortfalls.
• Initiate and record wire transfers for interest, escrow payments, owner distributions, management fee payments, security deposit transfers, payroll and accounts payable funding.
• Record journal entries for depreciation, amortization, insurance, property taxes, interest, payroll, allowance for doubtful accounts, and other miscellaneous items.
• Review operational accruals for reasonableness.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet, security deposit, activity and calculate monthly cash true‑up; review income statement accounts for accuracy.
• Prepare and review construction, renovation, bank, or replacement reserve draws for lenders; verify development invoices for proper coding.
• Maintain key analytical schedules, e.g., utility cost and tenant reimbursements, and monitor unusual GL spikes or declines.
• Improve accounting processes and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare audit and tax workpaper files and provide supporting documentation.
• Support upper management on special projects as needed.
• Maintain attendance, punctuality, and compliance with Pegasus policies.
• Follow established policies and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes; report violations.

• Four‑year degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of real‑estate accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines without supervision.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with Real Page (One Site) preferred.

• Job type:
  Full‑time.
• Salary: $55,000 – $75,000 per year.
• Benefits: 401(k) & matching, dental, health, life, vision, paid time off, work‑from‑home.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday (flexible start/finish).
• Location:
  
  Alpharetta, GA (office).
• Physical setting:
  Office.
• Experience required:
  Accounting 2 years (preferred).
• License/Certification: CPA preferred.

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