Senior / Staff Accountant

Senior Accountant (US-based Role)

Salary: Maximum salary of R 545,000 per annum, all-inclusive.

About Our Client:

Our client is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant for a US-based role at their Midrand location in South Africa. They specialize in managing a US-based property management business, which is a portfolio company. The company and its immediate parent company were launched recently and currently manage approximately 25 residential and mixed-use properties in New York. They expect significant portfolio expansion over the next 1-2 years and need additional finance personnel with expertise in real estate property management accounting to scale operations.

Requirements:

• Degree in accounting, finance, or real estate management.
• Accounting qualification or license (ie. SAIPA, CIMA, US CPA) would be beneficial
• 2-4 years of professional experience in real estate management.
• Proficiency in English is essential.
• Must have flexible working hours due to the US time difference.
• Experience using property management software (e.g. Yardi, Rent Café, ResMan, TenantCloud, Nightsbridge, AppFolio, Entrata, and RealPage) is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• Post monthly tenant charges, including rent, concessions, and triple net reimbursements.
• Reconcile property operating and security deposit bank accounts.
• Determine and record operating expense accruals.
• Record rent adjustments, such as vacancy loss and gain/loss to market.
• Calculate property management fees and remit payments.
• Update budget-to-actual analysis and provide commentary on variances.
• Produce financial reporting packages for property owners and clients.
• Maintain tracking of responsibilities (e.g., update financial close calendar).
• Monitor rent receipts and provide collection reports to property managers.
• Review property payables and remit payments to vendors.
• Coordinate leasing activities for accurate rent roll.
• Update accounting system for leases, adjustments, etc.
• Assist property managers with leasing and work orders.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status.
• Assist with various financial reporting and analysis tasks.
• Assist with annual US tax filing processes.

Join The Team:

Are you ready to take on a US-based accountant role with flexible working hours and a dynamic team environment? Apply now and be part of our client’s innovative approach to property management.

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