What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Accountant position at Roberts Resorts & Communities?
Description
Position Summary:
The Property Accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and management for assigned properties. With a focus on implementing best practices and improving efficiencies, this position requires a candidate with a positive attitude, flexibility, and adaptability to navigate the dynamic challenges of property accounting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying and implementing solutions, contributing to the growth and success of the organization while embracing opportunities for personal and professional development within the 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 families. 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 dreams into reality!
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
- Adhere to the Core Values Platform and Policies and Procedures Manual, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Manage employee petty cash accounts and charges, as well as company credit card accounts, for assigned properties.
- Reconcile company accounts and process billbacks accurately and in a timely manner.
- Perform general ledger reconciliations and post correcting entries to maintain accurate financial records.
- Conduct weekly bank reconciliations and reconcile loan statements to ensure financial transparency.
- Review aged accounts payable and accounts receivable, submitting reports promptly to field staff.
- Set up new vendors and calculate/book monthly management fees as required.
- Assist in budget preparation and process tax forms such as 1098 and 1099.
- Provide support to field staff with invoice coding and assist senior staff and Controller as needed.
- Record revenue entries for assigned properties and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Conduct monthly financial statement reviews, preparing reports for field staff and performing profit and loss variance analysis.
- Collaborate with teams to investigate discrepancies, post accruals, and research missing invoices to maintain financial integrity.
Requirements
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Timely Bank Reconciliations: Ability to complete bank reconciliations for assigned properties by day 5 of each month, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial records.
- Efficient Month-End Close: Proficiency in managing month-end close processes to ensure completion by day 12, maintaining efficiency in financial reporting.
- Prompt Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Capability to conduct balance sheet reconciliations for assigned properties by day 15, maintaining accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- 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.
- Accounting Principles: Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and concepts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and general ledger management.
- Financial Reporting Expertise: Ability to prepare accurate and timely financial reports for properties, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in financial records, reconciliations, and property-related transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret financial data, analyze variances, and identify trends or anomalies, enabling data-driven recommendations for property improvement.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to liaise with property managers, tenants, vendors, and stakeholders, facilitating clear and professional interactions.
- 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 in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in property management or real estate accounting.
- Proficiency in accounting software
- Demonstrated ability to complete bank reconciliations, month-end close processes, and balance sheet reconciliations within specified timelines.
- Experience in identifying and posting correcting entries during financial review processes.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and adaptability in managing diverse accounting tasks within deadlines.
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) and 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 careers@robertsrc.com.
