Accounting Associate II  

Position Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our pioneering finance team as a General Ledger Accountant for a newly launched service. This role offers significant responsibilities and ample opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in property management accounting principles and practical experience in financial reporting, month-end closings, and budgeting and forecasting.

What you’ll do: As General Ledger Accountant, you will be responsible for the financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting processes for a portfolio of multifamily and/or commercial properties. This involves maintaining accurate financial records, performing month-end closings, and supporting budgetary and forecasting initiatives.

Why join us: Join our pioneering team and seize the unique opportunity to help establish and grow a new service. You'll collaborate closely with our global finance team to optimize financial operations and ensure regulatory compliance. Your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization's financial services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and maintain financial statements such as monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for assigned properties.
2. Perform month-end closings through journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for subledgers, bank accounts, and tenant accounts.
3. Reconcile subledgers to the general ledger, including accounts receivables and accounts payables
4. Manage accounts payable and receivable by reviewing invoices, ensuring compliance, and coordinating collections for overdue accounts.
5. Analyze property-level financial data to support budgeting and forecasting and monitor budget-to-actual performance.
6. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls, prepare audit schedules, and provide support during audits.
7. Collaborate with Property and Regional Managers to deliver financial insights and respond to inquiries related to reports and ad-hoc projects.
8. Assist with the preparation of CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations and tenant billings.

Work Schedule and Set-up:

• Set-up: Hybrid work arrangement; candidates must be available to report onsite 2-3x per week or as needed.
• Schedule: Early morning shift hours from 5 AM to 2 PM DST or 6 AM to 3 PM no DST (PH Time), subject to change based on business needs.
• Overtime: Potential work extensions during month-end reporting and other critical periods.

Candidate Profile:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• • At least 2 to 3 years of professional accounting experience, with a focus on general ledger, financial reporting, month-end closings, and budgeting/forecasting.
  • Bank reconciliation, accrual entry, prepayment and amortization, depreciation, balance sheet recon, P&L analysis
  • Real estate or property accounting experience is a significant advantage, but not required.
  • CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations is a significant advantage, but not required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of basic and GAAP accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Entrata is a plus).
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to a continuous stream of tasks.