Financial Accountant
Aurora, CO - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Accountant to join our growing real estate management team in Aurora this role you will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting of a diverse portfolio of properties. You will serve as a key financial partner to our property managers and executive leadership ensuring that all financial reporting is accurate timely and compliant with GAAP.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who possesses a deep understanding of real estate accounting systems and complex monthly closing processes
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Oversee all monthly quarterly and year-end closing activities for a designated portfolio of commercial or residential properties.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare comprehensive financial statement packages including balance sheets income statements and cash flow analysis.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with Property Managers to develop annual operating budgets and provide monthly variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget).
- CAM Reconciliation: Lead the annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) tax and insurance reconciliation process.
- Compliance & Audit: Ensure all property-level activities comply with internal controls and assist external auditors during year-end reviews.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and review the work of junior accounting staff or bookkeepers.
Qualifications :
- **Accepting internal applications only * Must be a current AHA employee to apply for this opportunity**
- Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- Experience: 4 years of professional accounting experience specifically within the Real Estate or Property Management industry.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in specialized real estate software such as Yardi MRI or AppFolio is highly preferred. Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs Pivot Tables) are a must.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders and site teams.
Additional Information :
Salary $86000-$95000
In accordance with Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; We are actively recruiting for this position and accepting applications. The posting will remain open until the role is filled or until April 2026 whichever comes first.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Aurora (AHA) is to develop and promote quality housing while supporting and encouraging economic opportunities leading to self-sufficiency and independence. AHA accomplishes this mission by providing affordable or subsidized housing ... View more