Residential Accountant

Summary

This role will be responsible for supporting accounting and financial reporting for Garrett Residential. Candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent attention to detail, and a working knowledge of multifamily property management and best practices. This role will be responsible for compliance, accurate financial records, financial reporting, and cash management for a portfolio of properties.

• Prepare monthly financial information in accordance with deadlines/requirements while adhering to accounting policies and procedures and maintaining effective internal controls
• Prepare financial statements for multiple properties and/or multiple clients with different reporting requirements
• Requires the use of detailed technical accounting skills to assess appropriateness of accounting treatment
• Requires cash flow management to pay the property expenses and to predict the need for funding
• Records journal entries and accruals
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner while providing exceptional customer service
• Complete monthly reconciliations, including bank accounts, balance sheet accounts
• Perform cash disbursement through wires and checks, prepares invoicing and intercompany collections, and maintains daily cash balance
• Conduct periodic audits of financial transactions and balances
• Manage preparation & maintenance of written policies & procedures for functions/duties performed
• Work in unison with the property management team to monitor monthly activities to provide accurate reporting
• Manage all aspects of accounts payable and receivable for the properties
• Ensure timely payments of bills, including utilities, maintenance, and property taxes
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including tax requirements
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings, sales tax filings, and other regulatory reports as needed
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for services provided to properties, ensuring correct invoices and payments
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by controller or executive team

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in property management
• Preferred Industry Specific Software:
  Entrata
• Attention to detail/accuracy, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to set priorities, organize work and work in a high production environment while responding quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines

• Must be consistently detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to listen and understand intents and goals.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Professional judgment and discretion that comes from experience in working with customer services, internal teams, and 3rd party consultants.
• Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges.

• Positive attitude.
• Relentless problem-solving skills.
• Will never claim the work of others as their own.
• We are trend setters and standard’s breakers. Our intent to consistently surprise our audiences by being excellent.
• Ability to anticipate.
• Understanding the difference between causation and correlation.
• We are all broom pushers. Every member of our team is willing to work and support at all levels.

• Garrett Companies Onboard program
• Scheduled Weekly Meetings with Team Members

• Membership to professional organizations and continuing education is supported by The Garrett Companies