2008-05-14T09:27:52-07:00 <h2 class="featured">Senior Property Accountant</h2><h3>Job Overview</h3><blockquote>Responsible for the preparation of the cash and accrual financial statements for a portfolio of properties, including General Ledger month-end close, actual to budget variance review, cash management, audits, bank reconciliations and&nbsp; spreadsheet preparation. </blockquote><h3>Job Function</h3><ul><li>Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for multi property portfolio by deadlines established with Client.&nbsp; Prepare additional schedules, which are required to support account balances or are specially required by owners.</li><li>Submit financial statements and work papers in reviewable form (including documentation) and within the proper time frame for review.</li><li>Responsible for cash management of assigned properties, assist with quarterly forecast and budget cash needs.</li><li>Insure that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly.</li><li>Calculate backbillings to tenants.&nbsp; Work with the property manager to finalize and process billings.</li><li>Actively participate in the budget process.</li></ul><h3>General Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Assume responsibility for the coordination and organization of year-end audit work, and prepare supporting schedules.</li><li>Maintain a working knowledge of assigned property budgets and assigned property operations.</li><li>Maintain a proactive attitude in keeping Manager informed of all activities.</li><li>Maintain a working knowledge of vendor contracts and management agreements for assigned properties.</li><li>Assist property manager in responding to tenant and owner requests for financial information.</li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><blockquote><h5>Education</h5>B.S. / B.A. in Accounting<h5>Work Experience</h5>3-5 years public and /or private accounting, real estate accounting preferred.<br /><h5>Technical Skills</h5>Effective working knowledge of Excel and/or other spreadsheet applications, Microsoft office products, real-estate accounting software a plus, MRI for Windows knowledge preferred.<h5>Professional Skills</h5><ul><li>Exceptional oral and written communication skills with internal and external clients as well as professionals within the department.</li><li>Demonstrate professional leadership skills through effective work habits, attitude, inter-personal skills, initiative and follow-through.</li><li>Demonstrate ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple and changing priorities as evidenced by use of tact, maturity, interpersonal effectiveness, good judgement and discretion.</li><li>Proactively seek out additional responsibilities or ways to more effectively contribute to the group, including working independently on special projects and utilizing specialized knowledge of systems and procedures to enhance individual or group productivity, aid in problem solving/issue resolution, best practice documentation, and process improvement.</li><li>Experience and success working in a team environment.</li></ul></blockquote><h3 class="featured">Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:</h3><p>Tracey Martensen, Human Resources Director<br />First Winthrop Corporation<br />P.O. Box 9507<br />Boston, MA&nbsp; 02114-9507<br /><a href="mailto:tmartensen@firstwinthrop.com">tmartensen@firstwinthrop.com</a><br />f: (617) 570-4710</p><p><strong>Alternatively, you may submit an application via this website (see below).</strong></p><p>Winthrop is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p> 3 true true

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