Staff Accountant for Property Management

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At HTG, we are always looking for great talent. Come join our TEAM. We believe in teamwork, innovation, professionalism, and long-term decision-making. We recognize the need to be flexible, entrepreneurial, and aggressive—both as individuals and as a company. We encourage creativity, flexibility, and innovative approaches to our work. We always do what is fair, right, and ethical.

Housing Trust Group (HTG) is an award-winning full-service developer of multifamily residential communities whose real estate transactions exceed $4 billion in commercial, land, and residential developments across Florida and the Southeastern U.S., including Texas, Illinois, and Arizona. HTG develops, builds, and manages a diverse portfolio of affordable housing, workforce housing, market-rate housing, mixed-income and mixed-use developments.

Housing Trust Group offers competitive pay scales and full benefits packages, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k) plans. Housing Trust Group is an equal opportunity employer.

SUMMARY

We currently have a unique opportunity for a Staff Accountant for Property Management. The Staff Accountant will report to the Controller for Property Management and collaborate with property management staff to ensure all accounting needs are met across our portfolio. The Staff Accountant is a primary contributor to the accounting operations of our properties, responsible for analyzing financial information, preparing financial reports, and maintaining accurate records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other financial activities within each assigned property.

Our Staff Accountant for Property Management is a salaried position that may require investment of time and effort beyond a traditional work week.

We are looking for a candidate with a positive attitude toward change and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You should be able to identify needs and propose solutions to successfully complete projects on time through effective collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for financial regulatory reporting.
• Reconcile tenant and housing authority revenues against property rent rolls.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages.
• Prepare and review financial statements and exception reports.
• Prepare calculations and GL adjustments for accounts for rental income properties.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, analyze income and expenses on a monthly basis.
• Prepare year-end audit schedules for auditors.
• Perform reconciliations and other control functions required by the company.
• Prepare, review and upload transaction charges, and invoices into the accounting system.
• Participate in the innovation and implementation of the departmental process improvement projects.
• Maintain professional working relationships with property managers, auditors, tenants, vendors, investors, and lenders.
• Provide timely and appropriate responses to requests for information and/or reports for outside parties for compliance, and investors.
• Provide supporting documentation and explain financial statement results.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Prepare year end special reports such as SR-1.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements, including LIHTC, HUD, SAIL, and FHFC regulations.
• Assist with variance analysis and budget-to-actual reporting for assigned properties.
• Monitor cash position and coordinate with property managers to ensure adequate funding availability.
• Support the preparation of distribution calculations as needed.
• Record trustee statement activity and prepare annual debt service schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVELANT EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration required, or equivalent business experience.
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in Accounting or Finance, preferably within real estate or property management.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Proficiency in accounting software programs, including Yardi Voyager. Experience with Yardi modules such as Job Cost, Forecast IQ, and Rent Café is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles for real estate property management. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) segment of the industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Credit and background checks are required for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some lifting (up to 10lbs), walking, bending, and standing for short periods of time may be necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.