Senior Accountant

Avenue5 is growing, and we are in search of a senior property accountant to join our dynamic team of Fivers!

 About Us

We are a vibrant third-party multifamily property management firm with locations across the United States. We are proud of our vibrant, inclusive, make-it-happen culture, where we: 

• Listen to our associates, recognize them, and give them room to grow

• Invest in our associates to help them become the best version of themselves

• Approach every important decision with our associates in mind

• Celebrate our associates’ successes and encourage them to raise the bar even higher

Summary of Responsibilities:

The senior property accountant is responsible for the general ledger accounting activities for approximately six to ten properties, including, balance sheet reconciliations, the preparation of monthly property financial reporting packages, and, collaborating with property managers and regional managers to ensure accurate, timely, and complete property execution from a financial standpoint.

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives:

· Compile and analyze financial information for month-end and year-end close including the preparation of supporting schedules and work papers

· Prepare monthly reporting packages for approximately six to ten properties, including financial statements and bank reconciliations

· Prepare journal entries and ensure that the general ledger activity is accurate and complete

· Handle cash management including cash application and reconciliation

· Collaborate with property managers and regional managers to ensure timely and accurate pre-close activities are recorded

· Proactively follow up with clients regarding property profitability and address client inquiries in a timely manner

· Assist the accounting manager in analyzing and reviewing financial information, financial statements, and bank account reconciliations

· Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

· On-board new properties to ensure correct set-up, make necessary adjustments, and produce accurate financial statements

· Assist the accounting manager with training new associates

· Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another business-related field is required

· Five or more years of experience in an accounting role is required

· Three or more years of experience in multi-family property management accounting is required

· Experience in Yardi Voyager or other equivalent systems is preferred

· Knowledge of GAAP in the multi-family property management industry is preferred

Skills and Requirements:

· Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

· Intermediate to advanced level knowledge with MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (including Excel functions)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong organizational and time-management skills

· Sensitivity to confidential matters is required

· Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Training within the first 30 days of employment

Scheduling:

· Required to maintain a regular schedule which may require working overtime, weekends, and non-traditional holidays

Environment:

· Exposure to an environment typically found in an office building

Physical Requirements:

Avenue5 will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These functions include, but are not limited to:

· Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds

· Must be able to observe and detect signs of emergency through visual and/or auditory cues

· Must be able to remain stationary, move around, reach, and position oneself as needed for extended periods of time

· Ability to communicate and express or exchange ideas with others, as well as those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

· Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, including the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound

· Visual requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision

· Ability to compare, copy, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, communicate, and instruct

· Ability to tolerate stressful situations

· Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of functions and tasks. Over the length of employment, these functions and tasks may change.

Diversity:

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Avenue5 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.