Property Accountant
American Campus Communities - austin, TX
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Property Accountant Department: Financial Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: Corporate Description *This position is based in Austin, TX.* We are looking for a Property Accountant to join our Austin office. The successful candidate will be responsible for all required day-to-day accounting functions for an assigned portfolio of properties, and will be the primary accounting liaison to operational staff and corporate departments for the assigned property portfolio. This is a comprehensive position that requires a solid understanding of all aspects of accounting. American Campus Communities is the nation's largest owner, operator, and manager of premier student housing facilities. Enjoy a fun, team-oriented work environment, with half-day Fridays (with supervisor approval), and casual dress code with competitive benefits. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): Be in contact with operational staff on a regular basis to ensure they are receiving the information required to operate the properties and the reporting calendar is met. Provide accounting expertise to operational staff - an ability to understand the operational point of view is a must. Prepare full-service financial statements for assigned properties for operational staff, Directors, and the Vice President - Assistant Controller. Perform required accounting functions such as reconciling accounting schedules to the general ledger, making journal entries, reconciling bank statements, preparing supporting working papers, etc. Prepare additional reports and analysis as required by auditors, lenders, and joint venture partners. Assist in the preparation and review of annual budgets. Assist operational staff and management with explanations of variances from budget. Understand and comply with GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and other related policies and procedures. Special projects and other duties, as assigned by Directors, Vice President- Assistant Controller, and Senior Vice President-Controller. American Campus Communities Culture Commitments Our people are devoted to a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality in the workplace and our communities. We are committed to intentionally executing an evolving set of goals specific to inclusion, diversity, and accountability, driven by empathetic leadership and embraced by all. The core of American Campus culture involves everyone being fully invested in everything that we do down to picking up the smallest piece of trash in the office and around our communities. No matter their position or duration at the organization, everyone picks up trash. Serve as an American Campus representative and liaison in all interactions. Certain activities involved in this position may be photographed and/or video and audio recorded for quality control and/or training purposes. Compliance with the Photo, Video and Voice Recording Policy is a condition of employment. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Education/Experience/Abilities: 3-7 years accounting experience Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Excel) a must, MRI experience a plus Real estate experience a plus Excellent oral and written communication skills Independent, self-starter, team player. Ability to deliver excellent customer service at all levels of the organization and with external partners. Possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Exhibit a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills. Strong relationship-building ability, proactive, results-oriented, and resourceful. Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy, excellent product quality and attention to detail. Benefits Dental Vison 401(k) Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Sick Leave Paid Time Off Paid Maternity Leave Health Insurance Short Term & Long Term Disability
Created: 2024-10-08