AION Management Hiring for Property Accountant Job at New Jersey Full Time

Why join AION?

AION offers a competitive compensation, a generous bonus program, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off and an excellent benefit package which includes a 401k matching program!  

Position Summary:

Responsible for the preparation, reporting and analysis of financials for an assigned residential apartment real estate portfolio.

Fit:

A successful candidate will be comfortable in their general knowledge and practiced fundamentals of accounting. Seeking a candidate comfortable in an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented organization. The right candidate understands the importance of balancing the now in accord with thoughtfully pacing the future. A background in property management accounting and associated monthly reporting a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Prepare monthly work papers and variance analyses
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end closings
• Review GL for proper GL classification of invoices
• Prepare month end re-class, prepaid re-classed and accrual journal entries
• Maintain mortgage/escrow scheduleso Accurate and timely monthly financial packages due by the 15th for the prior month
• Replacement Reserve requests to Lenders
• Review monthly CapEx Draws
• Review GPR, Rent Rolls and AR
• Work in coordination with Property Managers
• Prepare weekly outstanding checks for all properties within the portfolio
• Prepare monthly cash forecast for distributions
• Assist property manager in annual budget process with Operations and Asset Management
• Ensure that monthly mortgage payments are being paid and recorded appropriately.
• Ensure depreciation and amortization is calculated, recorded and reconciled togeneral ledger through FAS
• Reconcile management fees quarterly
• Ensure insurance and real estate taxes are paid and recorded properly
• Work in collaboration with Asset Managemento Be a liaison between AP, Property Managers and vendors for accounts payable issues
• Assist in the preparation of property forecasts to ensure forecast data accuratelyreflects the year to date position and likely income and expenditure for the remainderof the financial year.
• Assist in the preparation of files and journal entries related to real estate transactions

Requirements for this role

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This position requires a dynamic accounting professional who can work independently and as a team player, prioritize tasks, is highly organized, detailed oriented and comfortable handling shifting priorities. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines while delivering quality work in a fast-paced environment.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• A minimum of 3+ years of general accounting or audit experience required with a minimum of 1+ year
• of property accounting experience. Real Estate experience required.
• Must demonstrate initiative and ability to take on projects that benefit the accounting department or other customers.
• Must be organized, concise, detailed, flexible, and efficient.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of operations.
• Must possess the ability to take initiative to resolve problems and offer solutions in a professional manner.
• Must be a team player, able to work outside the core business hours when needed and willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. Entrata, Blackline & FAS familiarity is a plus.
• Responsiveness – Need to perform responsibilities with an acute sense of urgency to meet the needs of others; respond to solve problems; willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position.
• Integrity – Demonstrate sound business ethics; consistently comply with organizational values; protect confidential information.
• Communication – Able to clearly express ideas; present verbal information in a straightforward manner; ask questions intended to open channels of communication; listen to understand perspective of others

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations