Property Accountant in St. Paul, MN

Property Accountant job description

Property accountants should have experience in accounting and property management, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (particularly Excel) and property-management software and applications. Companies look for candidates who can manage the full monthly accounting cycle and have proven problem-solving abilities. They must also be detail-oriented and organized with a track record of meeting deadlines. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field is required.

Typical property accountant duties:

Preparing complex journal entries and account reconciliations

Preparing monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting

Assisting in the month-, quarter- and year-end closing processes

Assisting in the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under Sarbanes-Oxley and accounting procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP

Maintaining capital lease and monthly payment schedules

Maintaining fixed-asset ledger, depreciation and reconciliation

Analyzing and coordinating a variety of financial data and reporting it in a clear, useful manner

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Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

ERP software proficiency

General Ledger (GL) accounting

Intermediate Excel

Property management software proficiency

Real estate

Variance analysis

Salary for Property Accountant in St. Paul, MN

77490 - 103950

Low

77490

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

88560

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

103950

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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