Title: Property Accountant

Location: Los Angeles / Hybrid

Position: Full Time

THE COMPANY

Standard Communities is an awarding winning affordable, workforce, and mixed-income housing innovator. As one of the AHF Top 50 largest owners of affordable housing in the country, Standard cultivates long-term public and private partnerships to produce and preserve affordable, environmentally sustainable housing.

The work we do is essential at reducing the affordable housing crisis, and our portfolio of over 80 communities and 13,500 units, provides high-quality housing for more than 30,000 people. Our team consists of more than 70 people across the country, including industry leaders in finance, construction, and asset management, who lead our industry at creating quality housing and strong communities.

Founded in 2008, Standard Communities is relentlessly focused on growth and has completed more than $3 billion in housing transactions with a portfolio that spans 17 states. As a California Benefit Corporation, we are socially conscious entrepreneurs that value high performance, corporate responsibility, and innovation.

Our long-term goal is to own more than 50,000 units and provide affordable, environmentally sustainable housing to more than 100,000 people by 2030. We are looking for curious, ambitious self-leaders to join our fast-moving, forward focused team.

Interested? Read more about the latest opportunity to join our team below.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Property Accounting Manager, the Property Accountant is responsible managing accounting matters of third-party property management companies such as reviewing monthly property financials, maintaining internal control policy and assisting with the annual audit.

What You Can Expect To Do

Manage accounting matters of third-party property management companies including but not limited to the following:

• Maintain internal control policies relating to accounting matters.
• Review monthly financial reporting for assigned properties.
• Review and maintain supporting schedules for propertys financial statement.
• Prepare owner-controlled bank account reconciliations and monthly owner cash report.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and annual audit.
• Ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions and reporting.
• Monitor timing and accuracy monthly distributions.
• Assist with various ad hoc project, including but not limited to: cash flow projection, cash position analysis, variance report, and etc

What You Should Have

• 2-5 years of experience in property management accounting or real estate accounting, especially in financial statements review.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance is preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Previous experience with Yardi, MRI or other property management accounting systems preferred.
• Affordable housing background is a plus.
• Public accounting background is a plus.

What You Should Be

• Applicant MUST be a detail-oriented person with excellent
• analytical skills and proficient in Excel.
• Independent, self-starter mentality, with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ready to work in a fast-paced environment and be part of an amazing team doing valuable work.
• Ability to multi-task several projects across multiple properties.

Who You Can Expect To Work With

Miguel Leguizamo

Chona Hodges

Patricia Kuoch

Amanda Wong