Staff Property Accountant

Description This position is responsible for managing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing accurate financial analysis to support operations and decision-making. This role collaborates across departments to enhance financial performance, improve efficiency, and streamline processes while consistently modeling the organization’s purpose, values, and standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Financial Reporting & Close: Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports for assigned real estate properties. Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Reconciliations & General Ledger: Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Review and reconcile year-end tax adjustments with balance sheet accounts. Accounts Payable & Billing: Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, and timely payment. Generate tenant invoices, rent increase letters, and monthly billing statements. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis: Support budgeting and forecasting by analyzing historical data and trends. Prepare annual budgets and multi-year financial projections. Monitor cash flow, assist with projections, and initiate transfers as needed. Real Estate & Property Accounting: Prepare and analyze CAM reconciliations and review lease terms for accuracy. Communicate overages or shortages to tenants. Compliance, Tax & Audit: Prepare and file monthly sales tax reports. Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation to external auditors. Ensure compliance with accounting policies, loan requirements, and reporting deadlines. Systems & Process Improvement: Account for construction projects using Yardi Job Cost module. Support team members with accounting system inquiries. Identify and implement improvements to processes and internal controls. Requirements Core Competencies & Required Skills/Abilities: Technical and Functional Skills: Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations Real estate/property accounting knowledge (including CAM and lease analysis) Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities High attention to detail and accuracy Understanding of compliance, controls, and confidentiality Professional Skills: Effective time management and prioritization Strong organizational skills and process management Initiative and ability to work independently Critical thinking and problem resolution Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze financial information Adaptability in a changing environment Interpersonal Skills: Strong collaboration and teamwork across departments Clear verbal and written communication Emotional intelligence and professionalism Customer service orientation with internal and external stakeholders Values Alignment: Integrity: Acts with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in all financial practices. Excellence: Strives for high-quality, accurate work and continuous improvement in processes. Team: Collaborates effectively across teams and supports shared organizational objectives. Respect: Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and inclusivity in all interactions. Accountability: Takes ownership of results, meets commitments, and delivers consistent performance. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum 1 year of accounting or finance experience (real estate/property management preferred) Experience with accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or equivalent) Benefits: Salary $70,000-$75,000 DOE Professional development Employee referral program Paid Time Off Paid Sick Leave* 401(k) with 3% immediately fully vested employer match* Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits* *Waiting period may apply* EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Monte Christo Communities provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.