Property Financial Accountant

Lawson is seeking an experienced Property Accountant to oversee the financial responsibilities for a portfolio of multifamily residential properties.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Account Reconciliations Audit
• Assist property manager in reviewing actual vs. budget discrepancies
• Reconcile monthly bank statements to general ledger
• Prepare audit-related schedules/work papers for annual audit
• Reconcile mortgage activity to bank records
• Assist with audit and tax workpaper preparation
• Internal control review and compliance
• Review for accurate GAAP accounting
• Cash and escrow analysis
• Assist with annual budget preparations
• Review, prepare, and analyze monthly financial statements on an accrual basis
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to clients
• Calculate monthly management fees for billing sites
• Perform accounts receivable functions for assigned properties
• Ensure security deposit accounts are fully funded liabilities
• Maintain and track fixed assets and prepare monthly depreciation entries
• Assist sites with accounting-related questions
• Answer auditor questions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational skills and effective recordkeeping
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAGE 300 CRE, Sage, Fixed Assets Depreciation, and One Site preferred
• Knowledge of financial regulations and LIHTC is a plus
• Positive attitude, trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

Physical Functions: Bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing stairs and ladders, squatting, and lifting up to 15 pounds.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance