Property Financial Accountant, Chesapeake

Description:

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

Duties/Responsibilities:

GL Accruals/Reclasses

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

3. Audit/Tax Workpaper Prep

Prepare audit related schedules/work papers for annual audit

4. Internal Control Review and Compliance

5. Review for accurate GAAP Accounting

Cash and escrow analysis

Assist with annual budget preparations

6. Financial Statement Preparation

Review, prepare and analyze monthly financial statements on accrual basis

Prepare monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports to clients

Calculate monthly management fee for billing sites

7. Other duties as assigned

Assist sites with accounting related questions

Perform accounts receivable functions for assigned properties

Answer auditor questions

Ensure security deposit account is fully funding liability

Maintain and track fixed assets and prepare monthly depreciation entries

Requirements:Required Skills/Abilities:

Organizational skills and effective recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Customer service – common courtesy and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates teamwork and works well independently with minimal supervision and direction

Work days, evenings, weekends as needed

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Meets and/or exceeds deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Adobe, preferred knowledge with SAGE 300 CRE, Sage

Fixed Assets Depreciation and OneSite

Working knowledge of financials, government regulations and LIHTC a plus.

Positive attitude, trustworthiness, personal integrity, honesty

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

Physical Functions

Bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing stairs and ladders, squatting, and lifting to fifteen (15) pounds.

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