Property Accountant I - Chicago, United States - Avison Young

Avison Young

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Our Story:
Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We've designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees.

Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive.

Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people's lives - and we're in the business of making spaces and places work better for people.

Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you.

Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Overview:
The Property Accounting Specialist I generally is assigned to a portfolio of projects within our Property Accounting group.

General purpose of this job is to support with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and other duties as directed by the supervisory position.

The individual will adhere to established policies and procedures ensuring appropriate internal controls.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivables:

Review and post daily cash receipts
Post NSF checks and payment reversals
Run late fee report and process monthly late fees
Run and distribute Tenants' monthly statements
Prepare monthly rental edits for the Property Managers' review
Record monthly tenant rental charges
Prepare/enter and/or review/post billing adjustments
File A/R activity by project in monthly folders
Review lease abstracts against lease documents and enter into accounting system

Accounts Payables:

Perform data input of approved and coded vendor invoices and check requests
Confirm and approve vendor codes, invoice numbers and invoice dates
Review invoices for Property Manager and Accountant approvals
Run edit report to review accuracy of data entry
Process security deposit refunds
Process manual checks
Process other refunds and open credit reimbursements
Review and approve AP vendor invoices for property number, coding, description and approvals
Cut vendor checks
Match checks with vendor invoices, confirming accuracy of vendor payee and address
Attach remittance to check
Process voided checks
Coordinate with Property Accountant for approval of funds
Coordinate with Property Accountant for release of checks as needed
Coordinate new vendor information with Accounts Payable Manager
File A/P Activity by project in monthly folders
Adding new vendors with receipt of proper documentation. Obtaining missing documentation as necessary.
Assist in yearend preparation of 1099's as needed
Responsible for ensuring monthly mortgage, land lease, or other recurring monthly payments are processed timely avoiding any penalties for late payment.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive or exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma required
Minimum two years work experience with A/R in either residential or commercial management industry
THIS IS A REQUIREMENT TO APPLY
Preferred: Completion of college level accounting courses

Communication Skills:

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Property Managers, Controllers, Accounting Managers and Property Accountants
Requires positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Requires a highlevel commitment to customer service, whether coworkers or clients

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratios and percentages
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to identify and solve problems with limited information
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a highvolume arena
Requires good organizational skills
Requires attention to detail
Requires an openness to new ideas and procedures (flexibility)

Computer / Equipment Skills: