Senior Property Accountant

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

This person will be involved with helping implement best-practices and improved efficiencies. We are looking for someone that has a positive attitude, flexible and adaptable to change, is looking for a challenge, and is excited to grow into this role.

About Roberts Resorts & Communities:

This company operates nationally and is growing by the day. At Roberts Resorts & Communities, we're on a mission to build community and fulfilling dreams. Through our core values of resourcefulness, integrity, passion, and epic customer service, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of 30,000 people. If you're passionate about creating meaningful impact, thrive in a culture of integrity, and are committed to delivering exceptional service, we invite you to join us in turning visions into reality and shaping a brighter future together.

Location: On-site in Scottsdale, AZ .

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• Adhere to the Core Values Platform and Policies and Procedures Manual, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Manage the accounting team, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations and analyze loan statements, making necessary entries to ensure compliance with lenders.
• Ensure LOC is accurately reconciled each month and inventory is paid off when sold.
• Ensure all home sales are booked and COGS is recorded accurately, with true-up entries quarterly.
• Record timely and accurate floorplan interest.
• Monitor and report financial activity weekly by preparing a Scorecard for management, offering insights for decision-making.
• Review and record internal mortgage loans, ensuring accuracy by reviewing third-party servicer reports.
• Accurately record Newbook revenue to contribute to comprehensive financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow and support operational needs by overseeing utilities management and processing ePay monthly.
• Assist field staff with invoice coding and manage employee petty cash accounts and charges for assigned properties.
• Reconcile company credit card accounts, intercompany accounts, and process bill backs accurately.
• Maintain financial accuracy by conducting general ledger reconciliations and posting correcting entries.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, submitting reports promptly and processing payments efficiently.
• Set up new vendors and accurately calculate and book monthly management fees.
• Assist in budget preparation and ensure compliance with tax regulations by processing tax forms such as 1098 and 1099.
• Contribute to operational efficiency by creating process and procedures documentation.
• Analyze loan statements and ensure accuracy of monthly entries, complying with lenders' requirements.
• Provide support to the Assistant Controller as needed to contribute to the overall success of the finance department.

Requirements

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Timely Bank Reconciliations: Ability to complete bank reconciliations for assigned properties by day 5 of each month, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial records.
2. Efficient Month-End Close: Proficiency in managing month-end close processes to ensure completion by day 12, maintaining efficiency in financial reporting.
3. Prompt Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Capability to conduct balance sheet reconciliations for assigned properties by day 15, maintaining accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
4. Correcting Entries Management: Skill in identifying and posting all correcting entries during financial review processes by the end of each month, maintaining accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
5. LOC Reconciliation: Experience in accurately reconciling the line of credit (LOC) to external schedules monthly, ensuring compliance with financial requirements.
6. Timely Inventory Management: Ability to ensure no homes remain on LOC more than 30 days after sale closing, demonstrating effective inventory management practices.
7. Accounting Principles: Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and general ledger management.
8. Financial Reporting Expertise: Ability to prepare accurate and timely financial reports for properties, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
9. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in financial records, reconciliations, and property-related transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.
10. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret financial data, analyze variances, and identify trends or anomalies, enabling data-driven recommendations for property improvement.
11. Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to liaise with property managers, tenants, vendors, and stakeholders, facilitating clear and professional interactions.
12. Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and property management needs, handling diverse tasks and adjusting to new processes or software tools as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is generally required.
• Advanced degree (Master's, MBA) or professional certification (CPA, CMA) is advantageous.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, preferably in property management or real estate.
• Experience with month-end close processes, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts, with a demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and make recommendations.
• Experience managing a team or providing leadership to junior staff members.
• Familiarity with property accounting software
• Previous experience in a real estate or property management setting is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly sit, talk, or hear; Frequently use hands.
• Manual dexterity for handling paperwork and using office equipment.
• Clear vision and hearing for reviewing documents and communicating effectively.
• Capability to lift up to 10 pounds.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary STD, LTD, Accidental, and Critical illness
• PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & 401(k) Match
• Working in an inclusive community!
• Complimentary stay at one of our resorts!

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Roberts Resorts & Communities stands firm in our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. We believe in a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Diversity is our strength. We foster an inclusive environment where authenticity is valued, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. We empower individuals to reach their full potential and contribute their best. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, voices are heard, and excellence thrives.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to [email protected].