Sr. Property Accountant & Software Manager

Kidder Mathews has been a leader in the commercial real estate industry for nearly 60 years, fostering an innovative and dynamic work culture with more than 100 "best workplace" awards. Now the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S., Kidder Mathews has over 900 professionals across 19 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, appraisal, asset services, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm averages $9 billion in transaction volume, manages more than 54 million square feet of space, and conducts 2,700 appraisal, consulting, and cost segregation assignments annually.The Senior Property & Software Manager is responsible for supporting the financial and operational needs of the Asset Services Team through the management and oversight of property accounting software systems, financial reporting processes, and portfolio accounting functions. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of accounting system data, file imports/exports, and financial reporting deliverables while supporting process improvements and operational initiatives across the accounting function.In addition to overseeing accounting systems and processes, this role maintains an assigned property portfolio and is responsible for financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting support, cash management, and other day-to-day property accounting functions while partnering closely with Property Management and Accounting teams.Essential FunctionsManage accounting software and systems, ensuring file master data creation and changes are completed accurately and in a timely mannerEnsure all file imports and exports that support the accounting function are conducted in an accurate and timely mannerManage accounting, operations and other initiatives. Including new process development, implementation and monitoringManage and maintain the integrity of tenant data in property management accounting systemTimely and accurate preparation of all financial reports to client, including account reconciliations, projections/forecasts, annual budgets and ad hoc reporting requestsPartner with the Property Accountants to ensure accuracy of journal entries and general ledgerPrepare accruals for Property Managers when relevant at least 48 hours prior to due date of Owner ReportPartner with the Property Accountant to prepare periodic reforecasts as required by ClientReview cash management functions with the Property Accountant, including but not limited to: monitor and record cash transactions and bank reconciliationsManage accounts receivable process including but not limited to: A/R analysis and collections, A/R aging review, Vendor inquiriesPartner with the Property Team to review month-end close procedures including review of account reconciliationsPartner with Property Team with preparation of annual CAM reconciliations and estimates Promote and maintain a positive working environment in alignment with Kidder Mathews values Other FunctionsPerform other duties or projects as requestedESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATIONBA/BS in Accounting or a combination of education and experienceExperience Required8+ years accounting experience with 4+ years in the property management industryProficiency with property management accounting systems (Skyline, MRI, Yardi, etc.)Required Knowledge Strong knowledge of accounting processes and proceduresProficient in the following programs:Yardi, Skyline, MRI, Avid, Kardin, ClickPay, MS OfficeSkills And AbilityStrong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Professional communication and organizational skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partnersAbility to speak, write and understand EnglishProfessional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skillsAccurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills.Demonstrate financial analysis skillsAbility to thrive in a team environment and proactively problem solveAbility to work outside of normal office hours to meet various deadlinesAbility to prioritize and organize workload in order to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.Willingness for professional development and continual learningWORK ENVIRONMENTThis is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is often active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThere are no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, this role may provide training, guidance, and mentorship to Property Accountants and junior accounting staff.Kidder Mathews is an equal opportunity employer does not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Kidder Mathews will accommodate candidates with disabilities to complete this application. Please contact recruiting@kiddermathews.com if you need an accommodation. AZ, NV, OR & WA residents: We Participate in E-Verify. CA residents: We collect various personal data from employees and applicants for purposes related to employment. Please review the Notice of Data Privacy for Employees and Applicants for detailed information concerning what information we collect, the purposes for which information is collected and with whom such information may be shared. You can find this notice on our careers page at https://kidder.com/careers/.Qualified individuals with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles and San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.