Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Property Accountant is responsible for overseeing key financial operations related to the NVCH property portfolio. Core areas of responsibility include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, and support for the Year-End Audit process.

This role collaborates closely with the Property Management team to exchange, review, and verify financial data relevant to properties managed by Burbank Housing. The Property Accountant must possess a strong ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements, and provide support in the preparation of audit documentation and reporting as needed.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Post monthly rent and Subsidy & HUD payments

2. Deposit tenant checks, laundry, replacement reserve, and other checks

3. Process Move in/Move out/Unit transfers

4. Process NSF notice

5. Month-end AR reconciliation; TSD recons; adjust accordingly

6. Look over property receivables for errors; check property alerts

7. Process payable invoices for assigned properties; record electronic payments

8. Print association invoices and apply for association payments and updates

9. Property Taxes, Annual/Bi-Annual Payment for various agencies

10. Property Mgmt. & Acct Fee deposits, cutting checks

11. Produce and post-transfer checks from property cash accounts

12. Process Due to Due manual and online transfers

13. Property Reserve Transfers

14. Journal Entry reconciliations, and reclassifications

15. Mortgage reconciliations

16. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations

17. Compile monthly financial package (generated by Yardi software)

18. AOE Reports Yearly

19. Assist with End of Year 1099 process

20. Assist with end of Year Tax Return filing

21. Process End of year Audit Items

22. Assist property managers with their accounting questions and solve problems

23. Assist the Accounting Manager & Accounting Supervisor with projects when needed

Qualification Requirements:

The requirements listed above and in the summary are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. 

Job Knowledge/Skills: 

1. Accuracy and attention to details
2. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a diverse group of people, both on- and off-site.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
5. Property accounting/management
6. Yardi experience

Education and/or Experience:

Three (3) years’ work experience in the property bookkeeping or accounting field with an emphasis on accounts payable/receivable. Experience in property management organizations. A combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for practical experience. A Degree with an emphasis in Accounting or an Accounting Certificate is preferred. 

Language Skills:

1. Ability to read, interpret, analyze, and maintain tenant ledgers.
2. Ability to write clear and concise business correspondence.
3. Strong ability to effectively communicate with field employees via telephone and email.

Reasoning Abilities:

Ability to interpret accounting reports, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Ability to collect data establish facts, investigate variances and discrepancies, draw valid conclusions, and make recommendations. 

Other Skills and Abilities: 

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

2. Working knowledge of standard software and systems: Adobe Pro, Windows XP, Word, and Outlook.

3. Working knowledge of Yardi accounting software is a huge plus.

For over forty years Burbank Housing has helped shape Sonoma County. Born out of local government, we formed as a separate nonprofit with a mission to serve as many people in the North Bay as possible. We’ve built over 3,200 affordable rental units in over 70 properties, as well as building and selling over 900 affordable homes. We’ve created vibrant local communities that are viable and sustainable for their residents. But while we enjoy a celebrated history, we’re focused on the future. There’s much more work to do here in Sonoma County, and beyond.

Company Description

For over forty years Burbank Housing has helped shape Sonoma County. Born out of local government, we formed as a separate nonprofit with a mission to serve as many people in the North Bay as possible. We’ve built over 3,200 affordable rental units in over 70 properties, as well as building and selling over 900 affordable homes. We’ve created vibrant local communities that are viable and sustainable for their residents. But while we enjoy a celebrated history, we’re focused on the future. There’s much more work to do here in Sonoma County, and beyond.

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