Property Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

The Property Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate maintenance of daily financial activity, cash management, general ledger activity and drafting monthly financial statements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Create and prepare financial statements by the appropriate due date each month.
2. Create MHFA, Rural Development reports, and other agency reports required.
3. Prepare month-end journal entries.
4. Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
5. Prepare monthly management fee.
6. Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
7. Perform weekly check runs, manage cash, and prepare cash projections as needed.
8. Maintain bank accounts, timely and accurately along with reconciling monthly bank accounts.
9. Assist in preparing and monitoring annual budgets.
10. Maintain fixed asset addition and disposal schedules.
11. Assist with annual audits as conducted by outside CPA firm.
12. Assist with year-end CRP and 1099 Preparations.
13. Review daily sales transactions.
14. Prepare and pay sales, city, lodging, real estate, and other miscellaneous taxes timely and accurately.
15. Cross-train and fill in for other Associates during turnover, vacation, illness, or other time away from the office.
16. Complete Special projects at the request of the Accounting Supervisors and others, as required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Must have considerable knowledge of accounting functions.
2. Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with little direct supervision.
3. Accuracy – Ability to work under pressure in meeting deadlines and produce quality work with minimal errors.
4. Professional communication skills – verbal and written.
5. Computer skills – Ability to use computer hardware and software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office. Sage, Yardi and/or M3 experience a plus.
6. Organization – Proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage resources and time.
7. Promote a sense of professionalism, positive attitude, and enthusiasm.
8. Ability to demonstrate Sand Companies, Inc. core values of: Stewardship, Integrity, Trust, and Excellence.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Associate degree in accounting.

Prefer a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.

2-3 years of general accounting experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Pass a drug and background check.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising guest satisfaction or essential business functions

2. The intent of this job description is not to state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties that will be performed by the individual in this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS:

Summary

The Property Accountant requires long periods of sitting and computer use, frequent verbal and written communication, and listening skills.

In addition to hourly compensation, this position will be eligible for the following benefits:
• Health and Welfare - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Term-Life
• Company Paid Benefits – Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & AD&D
• Retirement Benefits (401k) – based on eligibility requirements
• Time Off Benefits - Holiday, PTO, MN Sick and Safe Leave and Volunteer Time