Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our commercial real estate management team.
Job Summary: This role is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of a diverse portfolio, including commercial office, retail, and industrial properties. The ideal candidate will be a tech-savvy accounting professional with deep experience in Yardi and QuickBooks, capable of managing complex lease structures and property level financial reporting.
Essential Responsibilities: (Included but not limited to)
- Property Accounting: Manage the full-cycle accounting for assigned portfolio of properties, including month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Lease Administration & Analysis: Review and interpret commercial office, retail, and industrial leases to ensure accurate billing of base rent, Opex, and CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations.
- Accounts Receivable/Payable: Oversee tenant billings, process rent payments, and manage vendor invoices and disbursements specific to property maintenance and operations.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages for property owners and stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
- Software Management: Utilize Yardi for property management accounting and QuickBooks for corporate or auxiliary entity tracking.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist Property Managers in the preparation of annual operating budgets and mid-year re-forecasts.
- Audit Support: Prepare work papers and provide documentation for year-end tax preparation and external audits.
Required Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- 24 years of accounting or billing experience preferred
- 2+ years of hand's on experience with Yardi (Voyager/Breeze) and QuickBooks Online/Desktop
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables and complex formulas)
- Industry knowledge: Solid understanding of commercial real estate accounting principles, specifically regarding:
- Office Leases: Understanding of load factors, TI (Tenant Improvement) allowances, and rent steps.
- Retail Leases: Knowledge of percentage rent calculations and anchor tenant complexities.
- Industrial Leases: Experience with NNN (Triple Net) structures and utility reimbursements.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
- Health Insurance- HGI will pay 50% of the employee's premium.
- 401K Contribution- HGI will match employee contribution up to 3%
- Optional voluntary benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Provided Health Club membership