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GBX Group is seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant with excellent analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze and prepare financial reports and forecasts. The Senior Property Accountant works closely with the Property Accounting Manager to prepare internal and external reporting of the funds' financials as well as real estate portfolio results, properties' and holding companies' financial statements. GBX Group is an innovative, entrepreneurial organization. Working with our investors, we are dedicated to the revitalization of historic real estate properties in some of the greatest cities in the US. Our culture is unique and very important to us. We challenge one another, work hard and truly enjoy how our work makes a difference to people in the communities we serve. We are looking for someone who is smart, driven, and passionate about being part of a team that makes a real impact to join GBX as a Senior Property Accountant.
Job Responsibility
Perform accounting close and reporting
prepare and monitor correct recording of monthly and year-end journal entries
Responsible for the timely preparation of core companies', properties' and holding companies' year-end financials
Work with Asset Management team to review property and portfolio-level reporting packages
Work closely with Finance, Asset Management, and Property Management teams and fee managers to create and review annual budgets, regular reforecasts, interim and year-end financial reports
Reconcile equity and investments-in accounts between properties', holding companies', funds' and core companies' financials
Perform accounting reconciliations and balance sheet/income statement analysis
Record financial results of underlining investments utilizing the Equity Method of accounting
Proactively plan for and support year-end accounting close processes
assist external auditors
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure audit requests, schedules, and deliverables are met accurately and on time
Establish bank accounts for newly formed properties
perform cash management functions
Mortgage reporting requirements
Monitor timeliness of real estate tax payments, mortgages, and guaranteed payments
Support transition of new assets from Project Management to Asset Management
Maintain relationships with all fee managers
Understand capabilities of integrated information systems to drive efficiencies
Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, controls, and reporting workflows
Requirements
5+ years of real estate accounting experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics
Highly analytical and experienced in ERP integration and/or administration
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting
Proficient with spreadsheets and data analysis tools, such as Microsoft Excel
Experience with all Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Experience with real estate asset management software (e.g. RealPage, MRI, Yardi, JD Edwards)
Ability to learn proprietary software and leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude)