Join a team with 50 years of success in the real estate industry! Lincoln Property Company is currently hiring for a Property Accountant to work on all financial aspects of our communities. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who enjoys being hands-on and helping fellow employees. Does this sound like you? Join us!
Founded in 1965, Lincoln Property Company is one of the largest and most diversified property management companies in the United States. Lincoln maintains a presence in more than 200 cities in the U. S. and 10 countries throughout Europe. Our mission is to be a company for people, a company about people.
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
Lincoln Property Company offers competitive pay, a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and 401(k) and opportunities for career development and advancement.
