Senior Accountant Property Management - Central Office, Hayward CA

Job DetailsLevel: SeniorJob Location: Central Office - Hayward - Hayward, CA 94541Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year Degree or combination of educatioSalary Range: $89,661.53 - $104,605.12 SalaryTravel Percentage: Occasional travel during the workdayJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingPay Range: Minimum $89,661.31 - $104,605.12 Salary POSITION SUMMARY   The Senior Accountant is expected to produce a high volume of complex accounting work and to take the lead on special projects. May supervise up to three employees depending on the operational needs of the department. Applies principles of accounting to prepare and analyze property financial reconciliations and statements. Prepares audit schedules and works with audit team to ensure timely completion of audits and tax returns. Prepares reports to summarize and interpret current and projected property financial positions by performing the duties listed below and other duties as assigned.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Prepares and maintains reconciliations for monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for assigned properties.  Reviews and maintains reconciliation reports for reasonableness and accuracy, which include summary and detail of rents and subsidies billed and collected, other charges or credits applied to tenants, security deposit information and other tenant related activity, for reasonableness and accuracy. Inputs pertinent information to general ledger in order to generate monthly financial reports.  Prepares bank reconciliations for each property and related company. Reviews recurring invoices as they pertain to management related fees, monthly transfers for restricted cash accounts and mortgages.  Ensures timely payments of mortgages, taxes, reserves and other fees for assigned properties. Prepares reports needed to evaluate progress, financial status and needs of specific properties. Ensures regular and timely filing of all property financial information in centralized accounting files to include any supporting documentation used to make adjustments to the monthly financials. Ensures the proper receipt, tracking and filing of hard and electronic copies of permanent documents for projects and legal entities. Resolves issues independently; coordinates with immediate supervisor to resolve complex issues and/or other departments or groups to obtain needed information. Prepares written analysis of outstanding issues and questions relating to monthly financial reports. Identifies and investigates unusual transactions. Reviews monthly financial reporting packages prepared by others for accuracy. Collaborates with Property Operations staff to investigate and explain expense variances. Reviews expenses for reasonableness, accuracy and proper classification. Prepares year-end adjusting entries for assigned properties. Reviews and updates year-end supplemental schedules. As assigned, gathers information needed by auditors for year-end fieldwork. Works with audit team to respond to open items to timely complete property audits and tax returns. Provides supervisory coverage in the absence of Property Accounting Supervisor. Works on department-wide initiatives Drafts accounting procedures and policies as assigned. Actively participate in our culture of inclusivity.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May train new PM Accounting staff and directly oversee 1-3 employees depending on the operational needs of the department.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Two years of college level courses with an emphasis in accounting or commensurate accounting experience. Requires 5 years related experience or equivalent Property management experience required Knowledge of GAAP Proficient PC skills - Word and Yardi software. Advanced skills in Excel (v-lookup, pivot tables, etc.)   SKILLS and/or ABILITIES   Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to work under pressure, with changing priorities and successfully meet deadlines Ability to solve complex accounting issues and to perform advanced analytical analysis Ability to work with high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, proficiency and follow-up Proven ability to work with diverse groups in cooperative problem-solving and consensus building Effective written and oral communication skills Proven interpersonal, decision making and time management skills. Ability to effectively supervise staff Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality. Yardi experience highly desirable Flexible, creative, well organized. Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities in a fast paced, growth environment. Experience working with diverse groups, i.e., staff, residents, outside contacts. Commitment to the companies’ goals and philosophy. A passion for housing justice and equity is highly desirable   LANGUAGE, MATH & REASONING SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to work with mathematical concepts.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  Able to analyze and review financial data.  Highly accurate in mathematical computations. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Physical demands include writing/typing, use of computer and paper files, answering phones, attending meetings.   WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   QUALIFICATIONS   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   JOB DESCRIPTION REVISION This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change.  This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.