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PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

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Fairfield, CA
Full Time
$84,000.00 - $84,000.00 Salary/year

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

Department:                   Operations

Location:                          5030 Business Center  Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533

Position Status:              Regular Full-Time

Classification:                 Exempt

Reports To:                     Accounting Manager

This job description reflects the general level and nature of the job. It is not intended to be all inclusive.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Accounting Manager, performs the more complex and responsible professional accounting work, including auditing, analyzing, and verifying financial records, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information to city and agency staff regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts; prepares year-end audit reports and schedules; and performs related duties, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Bank Reconciliations.
  • Compile financial information and prepare monthly schedules and financial reports.
  • General Ledger review and reconciliations to assure accuracy for financial reporting. This included review of accounts payables and accounts receivable for GL coding and comment accuracy.
  • Prepare monthly applicable monthly journal entries.
  • Cash tracking and reporting.
  • Process, review and reconcile timely and accurate cash receipts, deposits, account receivable, cash distributions, and accounts payable; this includes monthly close and reconciliation of corporate activities.
  • Prepare and post general journal entries.
  • Assist with the preparation of the monthly financial statement consolidation and quarterly financial statement package for Senior Management.
  • Produce journal entries, account reconciliations, etc.
  • Support integration of new acquisitions
  • Prepare supplemental financial schedules.
  • Assist in the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis.
  • Assist with external financial statement audits.
  • Research, track and restore accounting or documentation discrepancies.
  • Work with vendors and internal departments to ensure seamless onboarding of new vendors; gather contracts and resolve any payment issues.
  • Review expense reports and ensure all documentation is included.
  • Ensure all bills are coded accurately and approved for payment in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate closely with property managers to ensure seamless communication and data accuracy.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • You may require the availability to work some nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. Regular attendance and active participation/planning at company functions and events is also required.
  • Perform numerical and financial calculations.
  • P&L and budgeting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to perform extensive standing, driving, walking and climbing.
  • Ability to sit for stand and work with hands and arms for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
  • Interpret and follow a variety of instructions and procedures furnished in English - written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Work under pressure with changing, ambiguous priorities.
  • Auditory and visual skills – Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Continuous physical activity includes frequent walking, standing, twisting, sitting, bending, lifting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling, wiping, climbing, and occasionally pushing and pulling items weighing 30 pounds for distances of up to 20 ft.

BENEFITS:

  • 403(b) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

The employee will be expected to be at work during the posted office hours and as scheduled.

The employee signature below constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

 

Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC) is committed to hiring local and regional candidates for our respective CHOC Energy, CES Integrated, Community Impact and Sterling Asset Management divisions. 

Since 1984, CHOC has provided housing and self-sufficiency to thousands of families, delivering needed services to low-income individuals and families. We seek job candidates who are committed to helping us achieve our mission, vision and common goals of affordable housing, energy efficiency, family services, property management and a high quality of life for our residents and customers. We look forward to meeting you!

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function from the list above satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associates degree or equivalent
  • 3 years of accounting experience
  • Proficient Yardi experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to write and interpret financial budgets, reports, and correspondence.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Pass a background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Property management accounting experience
  • Pass a background check
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