Senior Property Accountant II (Independence Regional Operations)

WinnCompanies is searching for a Senior Property Accountant II to join our Corporate Regional Operations team based out of Independence, OH.  In this role, you will provide a high level of service to both external and internal customers as the primary accounting liaison working independently for an assigned portfolio. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for maintaining and interpreting accurate financial records and overseeing critical month-end and year-end tasks.The salary range for this role is $70,000.00-$83,000.00 annually dependent on experience. The selected candidate will adhere to the following hybrid schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM or 8:30AM to 5:00PM being on-site Monday through Wednesday. Responsibilities:  Evaluate and perform the completion of bank and escrow reconciliations. Ensure timely payment of mortgages, management fees, escrow funding, real estate taxes and insurance renewals Perform analysis of escrow surplus/deficit monitor security deposit balances to ensure adequate funding analyze and record month-end accruals reconcile prepaid expense balances and prepare related schedules maintain key information and facts for each property Review and analyze monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness in accordance with US GAAP and related regulatory requirements Prepare the accounting portion of the operating budget in accordance with company’s budget guidance Coordinate audit related tasks, prepare detailed workpaper packages and respond to auditor requests for information to meet all investor/agency reporting deadlines Monitor cash balances, reserve adequate funds based on analysis performed, and communicate cash available to pay vendors to operations team.    Function as team leader that coordinates cash analysis process for clients and any other bulk process including annual and bi-annual distribution payments. Function as a coverage for Accounting Supervisors including participate in external financial calls with clients; research & resolve financial issues for less experienced accountants; maintain alternate chart of accounts and special schedules as needed. Assist Accounting Supervisor with property transition; prepare journal entries relating to property acquisition, disposition, refinancing, re-syndication, etc. Onboard, train and mentor less experienced and/or new hired accountants on company policy and procedure. Function as team leader and go to person for other team members.   Maintain and update accounting job aids, policy and procedure for primary functions as assigned.    Lead and conduct individual and group departmental trainings for various team projects and business initiatives, as necessary. Requirements:  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business. 5-8 years of relevant work experience. Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other web-based applications. Ability to produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases. Ability to summarize and communicate moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers. Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail. Must perform well in team setting and ability to mentor and train others.    Preferred Qualifications:  Prior experience with property management software such as RealPage.