Portfolio Accountant – I Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Portfolio Accountant – I CBL & Associates Management Inc – 5.0

Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$53.2K – $67.4K a year 2 days ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Yardi Regulatory reporting Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree Accounting Contracts 2 years Accounting Communication skills Property management Entry level Full Job Description CBL Properties, one of the largest mall REITs in the United States, is in search of a Portfolio Accountant I in our Corporate Office in Chattanooga, TN. We have an opportunity for an Accountant to learn a challenging and exciting industry while putting keen analytical abilities and independent thinking to work. If you are an Accountant interested in broadening your professional experience in a positive, strictly ethical, learning environment, CBL may be the right fit for you. Apply and see why CBL continues to earn Great Place to Work Certification™ year after year! The Portfolio Accountant is responsible for all property accounting related activities for a given portfolio of shopping center properties, ensuring month end close and monthly reporting packages are completed according to schedule. Additionally, the Portfolio Accountant – I will be directly involved in providing customer support to property management teams and other CBL departments, all within a collaborative work environment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The potential candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Conduct all month end closing activities for a given portfolio of properties Prepare and sign-off on financial statements Assist property management teams with investigating variances related to both actual and budgeted results Assist property management teams with inquiries related to accounting transactions and the appropriate accounting for such transactions Prepare and submit required lender reporting for given set of properties Prepare and file personal property and sales and use taxes, and other required financial and regulatory reporting Process straight line rent calculations Review capital expenditures to ensure appropriate accounting treatment Process mortgage escrow reimbursement requests with lenders for required capital expenditures and tenant improvements Review and complete bank reconciliations Assist in maintaining Yardi Voyager property management and accounting system specific to portfolio accounting. Assist the Portfolio Controller in portfolio-wide financial and reporting analyses May be required to provide coverage for other Portfolio Accountants and AP Analysts during times they are required to be out of the office or are unavailable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

College graduate with a degree in accounting, or a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related discipline with two years related commercial real estate property accounting or similar experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read, write, interpret and analyze documents such as invoices, contracts, and procedures manuals. Excellent communication skills, including ability to speak effectively with various team members both within CBL and externally. Good analytical skills to analyze portfolio and property level financial information and reports. The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics: attention to detail, team player, strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, goal oriented and a self-starter. Proficient in Word and Excel Knowledge of Yardi Voyager commercial property management and accounting system or a similar system is a plus. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.