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MG Properties has a great opportunity for an Accountant to join our team!!

The Property Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager with assigned properties’ financial records. The Property Accountant is directly responsible for the assigned portfolio of properties’ accounting functions such as processing accounts payable, posting transactions, running reports, reconciling accounts and interacting with the Community and Regional Managers to present financial statements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Property Management/Real Estate experience preferred
• The ability to work independently and effectively in a fast paced environment
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations
• Tracks delinquency / aging and contacts Property Managers accordingly
• Reviews A/P entries such as utilities, recurring and regular invoices that are processed by A/P Clerks
• Processes write offs and collections
• Analyzes monthly & quarterly financial statements and budgets
• Processes A/P invoices and checks
• Adjusts errors and discrepancies
• Forecasts cash flow and cash management in a timely basis
• 1-3 years of Accounting experience
• Prepares monthly journal entries and accruals as required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Processes Security Deposit Check Requests within scheduled deadline
• Reviews weekly property account balances in order to manage cash flow effectively
• Assists Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager for property taxes and insurance audits
• Processes A/R checks
• Prepares bank reconciliations
• Prepares monthly & quarterly property reports within scheduled deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Works closely with Property Managers and Regional Managers to help reconcile tenants accounts/ledgers
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles for application of day to day responsibilities and a stronger knowledge of accrual based accounting.
• Reviews A/R entries on a daily basis, solving any discrepancies as necessary in a timely manner
• Participates in preparing and auditing materials requiring analyses of supporting documents and insures that all entries are entered into the system properly
• Processes monthly loan payments. Reconciles mortgage impound balances accordingly
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions
• Prepares Year End 1099’s for Accounting Manager’s review
• Knowledge of and ability to use spreadsheet software, Internet and Email software

Compensation And Benefits

• 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Paid Personal Days per year
• Accrues 10 days Paid time off per year
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account
• Rental Discounts
• Company profit sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with employer match
• Life Insurance
• $24.50-$31.25/hour DOE
• 48 Hours of Paid Sick Time

MG Properties is committed to enriching lives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug- free workplace. All individuals are encouraged to apply.