Propery Accountant

Overview

The Property Accountant, under supervision of the Director of Accounting, will be responsible for producing accurate and timely monthly financial reporting for a specified portfolio of communities. Property Accountants work closely with various departments within Fairgrove, as well as Fairgrove clients and vendors on a continual basis to address questions or concerns pertaining to monthly distributions and reporting.

• Analyze the General Ledger by confirming balances in all accounts.
• Verify expenses are in appropriate accounts.
• Create Excel spreadsheet reports when needed.
• Produce preliminary reports for review and finalize reports once approved.
• Ability to differentiate between various reports and understand how each report affects other reports.
• Analyze specialty invoices (Home Depot, etc.).
• Perform RUBS billing set-up and continued billing.
• Oversee vendor compliance.
• Complete bank deposits.
• Reconcile bank accounts for all owner accounts.
• Assist with owner distributions.
• Set up Subsidized Housing for residents as needed and ensure continued compliance/follow-up.
• Track and process mortgage payments.
• Track and process real property tax payments and monthly impounds.
• Communicate with Portfolio Managers, Community Directors and/or Owners regarding transactions recorded on monthly financials.
• Communicate with On-Site Staff when needed with regard to deposits, A/P invoices, check requests, etc. whether via telephone or email.
• Communicate, whether verbal or written, with Portfolio Managers, Community Directors and/or Owners regarding issues concerning their property in a timely manner.
• Communicate with various vendors to obtain A/P invoice copies and resolve A/P invoice issues.

• Five plus years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a property accounting role within the residential real estate industry.
• Ability to independently manage the accounting responsibilities for a portfolio of properties with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Aptitude for numbers.
• Competency in Microsoft Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Personable, enthusiastic, and engaging personality.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Honest, trustworthy & accountable.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles  Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.