Property Accountant (Retail Experience)

Atlanta Based Property Management firm seeks Property Accountant / Staff Accountant for growing retail property managment department.Job Summary:
The Property Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate financial reporting of the assigned property or properties. Responsibilities include month-end close for assigned business units, reconciliation of accounts on a monthly basis, monthly calculation of operating expenses by tenant, reviewing accounts receivable for accuracy, and assisting property management and accounting department with financial projects , budgeting, and preparation of monthly variance reports. Assume new properties and development projects as needed.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Property Accounting Duties and Responsibilities:Accurately record income, expenses and changes in assets and liabilities on a monthly basisUpdate projected cash flow schedules throughout the year
Ensure inter-company balances are reconciled and paid in a timely manner
Assist Assistant Controller, Retail Division, Asset and Property Managers as needed (especialy with variance reporting and A/R issues)
Assist property management in annual budget process with Asset and Property Managers
Assist property management with quarterly forecasts for assigned properties
Review and calculate monthly CAM calculations, ensuring compliance with lease agreements
Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and applicable income statement accounts to ensure accuracy. Promptly record reconciling items and prepare schedules supporting each account
Calculate depreciation and amortization
Review monthly bank statement reconciliations. Promptly record any reconciling items
Review annual letters sent to tenants concerning the upcoming year base rental and estimated CAM amounts. Ensure correct amounts are accurately reflected in the accounts receivable system
Ensure that leasing commissions, tenant allowances, taxes, insurance, etc. are paid in a timely manner
Ensure that monthly mortgage payments are being paid and recorded appropriately
Ensure that FASB 13 is considered for all new leases, and recorded accurately as needed
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REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Must demonstrate initiative of taking on a project that benefits the accounting department or other customers
Must demonstrate leadership among peers
Must be organized, concise, detailed, flexible and efficient
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must have good listening skills and be service oriented
Must be able to work outside the core business hours when needed
4+ years experience, and bachelors degree in Accounting preferred
Real Estate experience required, retail real estate experience preferred
JD Edwards and MRI experience preferred
For Confidential Consideration, please send resume to [Click here for email]