Property Accountant

• Work with Portfolio Controller to maintain books and records for assigned properties.
• Perform assigned month-end close activities of assigned portfolio of properties.
• Propose and/or record monthly journal entries including rental revenue, CAM accrual and direct tenant billings; monthly operating expense contract accruals; and other operating expense accruals.
• Prepare required variance analysis comparing actual against budget and forecasts in current and prior periods.
• Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations for review by Portfolio Controller.
• Resolve outstanding items using judgement and discretion as appropriate.
• Ensure internal controls are being maintained.
• Participate in regular recurring meetings with Property Management teams to review financial results, discuss outstanding A/R and to update quarterly forecasts with Property Managers. Collaborate with and provide support to Property Management teams as needed.
• Work with Portfolio Controller to prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts
• Monitor and review purchase orders and pay invoices to ensure timely payment and recording as well as proper coding.
• Participate in the annual operating expense true-up process to ensure accurate billings or refunds to tenants in accordance with the lease requirements.

• →Monitors tenant’s accounts for completeness and accuracy.
• →Supports Accounts Receivable function in resolving questions/issues.
• →Participates in the due diligence process for acquisitions, dispositions or financings which requires an intense effort in a compressed timeframe.
• →Participates in maintaining the internal controls and policies of CDP.
• →Communicate any deficiencies in controls to Supervisor.
• →Other job-related duties as assigned.

• Strong analytical, technical, and interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and comprehend multiple and complex business transactions and documents simultaneously with good and possibly independent judgment.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills.
• Must possess solutions-based approach to identified areas of opportunity.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must possess a working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000

CDP proudly offers to all employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week market-leading health benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required

• CPA or CPA Candidate preferred.

• 1-3 years related accounting experience with strong performance necessary.
• Will consider college graduate with CDP internship experience.  

• PC proficiency to include but not limited to) Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn company specific software.
• Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.
• Familiarity with accounting systems required.

• Occasional travel to portfolio locations.