Property Accountant

Overview If you love making people feel at home, youll love working at Willow Bridge Property Company. Whether youre just starting your career or joining later in your journey, were eager to help you find your perfect fit. Willow Bridge is a full-service residential property company with deep roots in the industry. Since our early days as Lincoln Property Company, we set the standard of excellence for multifamily operators and developers. Active in more than 75 markets in the U.S., Willow Bridge oversees over 180,000 apartment units and has $3B in owned assets under management. Willow Bridge is currently hiring for an experienced Property Accountant to oversee all financial aspects of our communities. We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded person who enjoys building relationships with their team and with customers. Does that sound like you? Become part of the Willow Bridge family and grow your career path today. Responsibilities Prepare all aspects of the financial statement package, including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger review and completion of balance sheet support schedules Ensure financial packages are completed and delivered in a timely and accurate manner to Regional Property Managers, Business Managers and clients Monitor and maintain cash balances Resolve all issues and document response to all review comments generated Review variances in financial statements and documents explanation for significant items Prepare management fee calculations and ensure related invoices are paid Complete Inter-Project Account reconciliations bi-weekly and follows up on open issues Ensures all debt, real estate tax, sales tax and owner distribution payments are made in a timely manner and internal schedules are maintained Verify bank reconciliation is complete and ensures all reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner Adhere to internal accounting policies and procedures Verify that budget information has been properly input Handle client audit requests as needed Assist in the setup and transitions of properties which may include loading beginning balance information, sale pro-ration calculations, and closing entries Decisions made with general understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines Responsible for setting own project deadlines Qualifications Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university. In lieu of a BA/BS degree, must have four or more years related experience Minimum of three years of related experience and/or training preferred CPA is a plus Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various types of business documents Ability to effectively respond verbally or written to complex inquiries or complaints Ability to present information to an internal group of employees Requires a high level of commitment to customer service, whether co-workers or clients Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure with a proactive approach to unusual occurrences Requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and an openness to new ideas and procedures Experience with MS Office software (Excel) and Real Estate accounting software (Yardi) Benefits Willow Bridge Property Company offers competitive pay, a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and 401(k) and opportunities for career development and advancement.