Staff Accountant – Property Accounting

Job Description

Full-Time Staff Accountant | LS Solutions

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at LS Solutions. The company specializes in managing property accounting functions. This position is integral to the Property Accounting Team, operating within a high-volume, team-oriented environment. The Staff Accountant will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all daily property accounting tasks, from tenant billing to financial reporting. Your contributions directly support the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the properties under management, making this a foundational role in the company’s financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Team: Property Accounting Team in a high-volume, team-oriented environment.
• Mission: Owns the daily property accounting functions to ensure accurate financial records and support reporting needs.
• Tech Stack: Yardi, AvidXchange, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tenant Billing & Collections: Systematically prepare all tenant bills, including applying late fees and one-time charges, and actively manage aging reports while accurately applying tenant credits to ensure correct ledger balances.
• Cash Receipt Management: Conduct detailed reviews of cash receipts, ensuring proper categorization and timely application, and collaborate with the Accounts Receivable team to reconcile payment discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Operational Accounting: Oversee accounts payable processes by reviewing invoices, prepare all necessary month-end journal entries, and meticulously reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial accuracy.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Generate comprehensive monthly financial statements and reporting packages, perform thorough CAM reconciliations, and serve as a key point of contact for correspondence with Third-Party Property Managers regarding financial matters.
• Budget Support: Assist actively in the yearly budget preparation process, providing accurate historical data and financial insights to support the development of future financial plans.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, providing a solid theoretical foundation for this early career Staff Accountant position within the property accounting domain.
• Experience: Possess 1-3 years of relevant professional experience, with a preference for candidates who have worked in a high-volume accounting environment, demonstrating capacity to handle significant workload efficiently.
• Skills: Exhibit strong analytical capabilities for problem-solving, excellent communication skills for effective internal and external interactions, and proven multi-tasking abilities to manage diverse responsibilities. You must be a self-managed, proactive problem solver with strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Bonus: Prior proficiency with Yardi and/or AvidXchange accounting software is a highly preferred qualification, enabling a quicker ramp-up and immediate contribution to the team.