Location: Charlotte, NC (Uptown)

Reports To: Property Controller

Hours/Week: Full-Time

Hybrid Work Schedule allows this individual to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Job Description:

FCA Management, a boutique property management firm, is seeking an experienced property accountant to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Accounting experience in the multifamily industry is a plus. Familiarity and experience with Yardi accounting and RealPage property management software is also a plus.

This role will play a key part in month-end close and financial reporting for a portfolio of properties. You will ensure all transactions related to your portfolio are recorded accurately and reported on a timely basis. You will support the on-site management teams and regional property managers with their accounting needs. You will also interact with and assist the asset management teams as needed.

We are looking for a team player with a can-do attitude. Someone who takes pride in their work and takes ownership over their responsibilities. Someone who takes initiative to analyze and solve problems on their own first. Someone who is willing to challenge the status quo and present ideas for doing things differently.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review financials and reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting

• Post monthly journal entries and prepare monthly financial reports

• Tie out month-end balances between software systems and help research any variances

• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies, banks, investors, and other external parties

• Communicate with on-site property managers to assist in completing pre-close and close activities, answer questions, provide support, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time reporting

• Review final account statements and process security deposit refunds

• Process payments including payroll reimbursements, billbacks and management fees

• Mail accounts payable checks for payments not processed by our 3rd party payment processor

• Prepare cash position reports, working closely with Regional Property Managers

• Respond to all inquiries regarding invoices, expenses, and check requests

• Perform wire transfers and ACH transactions

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 2 -4 years of related experience

• General ledger accounting and GAAP background

• Strong computer skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial accounting processes, and general ledger reconciliation

• Demonstrated ability to calculate accruals and expense true ups

• Exceptional attention to detail while performing multiple assignments under tight deadlines

• Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to prioritize workload and deliver quality results on time

• A commitment to excellence and high standards

• Trustworthiness and the ability to manage confidential information

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competencies:

• Analytical
• Written Communication
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Adaptability
• Dependability

• Initiative

• Learning Agility

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Incumbents work in an office environment.

• Incumbents must be able to view computer screens, mobile devices and other electronic equipment, paper reports, and journals for extended periods of time where visual strain may result.

• Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to ten (10) pounds independently and twenty-five (25) pounds with assistance.

• Occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training classes, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.