CMA Property Accountant III

Position Purpose: The Property Accountant III/OS is an experienced property accountant & will work directly with our Large Scale/Onsite client base. They will have a solid understanding of CMA financial reporting and accounting concepts, research and analytical skills and serves as a resource for other team members. S/he works closely with team members, property managers & boards to ensure the quality of CMA’s monthly Financial Statements.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Manage an Accounting Portfolio of approximately 30-35 properties from our Large Scale/Onsite division; property mix based upon varying levels of complexity.
• Serve as liaison between Community Managers, Management Team, and Accounting Leadership, ensuring processes are being followed, inquiries are resolved in a timely manner, or disseminating information relevant to accounting procedure changes.
• Serves as a resource and/or contributor for other team members.
• Researches and resolves accounting questions involving assigned portfolio properties, escalating to Accounting Manager, Controller or CFO when required.
• May be called upon to provide on-going general accounting services training to team members and/or coordinate supplemental and specialized training, as deemed necessary.
• Assist/communicate directly with Community Managers & Client’s to resolve questions/financial related issues (may require occasional attendance at Board meetings).
• Assist with other Accounting Issues and Special Projects, as assigned.             

Nature and Scope

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Will be communicating with all levels of personnel, so clear and concise communication is a must.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills are required.
• Must be detail-oriented and dependable, able to consistently contribute as a team player.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently without supervision.
• Must have strong multi-tasking skills and meet company deadlines.
• Must have a positive and professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.
• Position demands creative thinking, consistent accuracy, and a sense of urgency.