Portfolio Accountant

Our client, located in Austin, TX is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Portfolio Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing our diverse real estate portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, and providing insightful analysis to drive strategic financial decisions. This is an incredible opportunity for an individual with a passion for real estate and finance to contribute to our growing business, and to develop their skills in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the financial aspects of a diverse real estate portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Conduct regular property accounting tasks, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements.
• Perform real estate valuations to assess the value of properties in our portfolio, using a variety of methods and taking into account market trends and property-specific factors.
• Utilize Yardi software to manage property and portfolio data, generating reports and providing insights to inform strategic decision-making.
• Conduct detailed portfolio analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and providing recommendations to optimize portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with various teams, including property management, finance, and investment, to ensure a coordinated approach to portfolio management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, maintaining meticulous records and preparing for audits as necessary.
• Continually seek opportunities for process improvement, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in portfolio real estate accounting, property accounting, and real estate valuations.
• Proficiency in Yardi software is a must.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insightful analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to a range of audiences.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in the real estate and finance industries.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change.
• A team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.