Property Accountant

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors.

Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $290 billion of real estate in 247 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 857,400 units / beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $76 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets.

Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit

This role applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare general and standard journal entries, assist in budget development, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Compiles and analyzes financial information in preparation for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports, and makes appropriate journal entries for recording in the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures.
• Reviews budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents and researches and resolves discrepancies as necessary.
• Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit, makes mortgage payments and distributions, and ensures accuracy.
• Maintains and coordinates accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control.
• Analyzes and reviews accounting and financial resources for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings and budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, private funding, contracts, grants, and other corporate financial and accounting transactions.
• Acts as liaison to internal and external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial transactions, providing research data and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner.
• Communicates with on-site and other 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 client and Company reporting.
• Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 2+ years minimum of relevant experience in accounting or financial setting, with experience that demonstrates the application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Employment history that demonstrates the application and usage of an accounting and financial background sufficient to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Must be proactive, self-directed, highly motivated, and possess skills in time management in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS :

• Demonstrated proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with financial and property management systems (Yardi, One Site, etc.).
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance best practices as well as relevant laws and regulations.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Team members work in an office or remote work environment. No special physical demands are required.
• Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
• Job demands may require long periods of sitting.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation is based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

Corporate Positions : In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for an annual performance bonus that is based on individual and company performance.

Onsite Property Positions : In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for a discretionary weekly, monthly and / or quarterly bonus based on budget.

Greystar seeks to attract, recruit, advance and retain top talent. Greystar’s compensation strategy is tailored to appropriately reward the skillset and experience that a team member will bring to the organization.

Robust Benefits Offered for Full-time Team Members :

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with Company Match (eligibility required)

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Critical Illness / Accident / Hospital Indemnity Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off : Time off benefits include vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time and parental leave

For Union and Prevailing Wage roles compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and / or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.