Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | LPC.COM

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Lincoln Property Company, located in Dallas, TX. Lincoln Property Company is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States, offering a fully integrated platform of services across various asset types, including office, multifamily, and industrial properties. This role is crucial for performing day-to-day accounting activities for the company’s administrative entities, directly contributing to the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Dallas, TX

• Team: Reports to the Accounting Manager.
• Mission: Owns day-to-day accounting activities for Lincoln’s administrative entities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: Accounting ERP systems, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Journal entries, account reconciliations, and accrual schedules for admin cost centers and balance sheet accounts.
• Process: Accounts payable invoices for admin entities, coordinate approvals, and assist with payment runs.
• Manage: Billing, collections, cash application for assigned markets, and market cash reconciliations.
• Support: Monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, financial reporting packages, and audit preparation.
• Coordinate: With Market Finance and other departments to obtain necessary documentation and resolve discrepancies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, with working knowledge of GAAP and basic multi-entity accounting principles.
• Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in accounting ERP systems, strong Excel skills, strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, strong communication skills, and collaborative teamwork.
• Bonus: Commercial real estate or professional services experience; experience with billing, AP, and collections processes.