Property Management Accountant

Position Overview:

The BackOffice Property Management Accountant is responsible for providing bookkeeping and training to franchise owners using the software AppFolio. BackOffice helps franchise owners navigate their way through the complex nature of property management and trust accounting, allowing them to focus on the growth and profitability of their businesses. Our mission is to help franchisees succeed by removing the burden of hiring and training staff to perform critical bookkeeping and accounting functions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate as the lead point of contact for all financial matters specific to your franchisees.

• Train and support franchise owners and staff in industry software (AppFolio), accounting practices and procedures 50-60% of the time.

• Process check runs for assigned accounts three times/month or as circumstances require.

• Complete monthly trust account balancing.

• Prepare/review and assist with bank account reconciliations.

• Analyze financial information detailing income, expenses, assets, and liabilities and prepare a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize the current and projected company financial position.

• Submit financial data in the Royalty Submission Tool.

• Help with Bookkeeper support tasks as franchise load permits.

• Provide feedback for and participate in continuous improvement of procedures and processes.

• Perform other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications other than their own.

Required Attributes:

• Ability to train others

• Detail-oriented and organized

• Critical thinker

• Clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Problem-solver

• Deadline driven

• Serves customers while living the Neighborly Code of Values

• Work and complete task independently

• Trustworthy

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

• Sense of humor.

Education & Experience:

• Associates degree in Accounting or General Business is required

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred

• 2 – 3 years of experience in property management accounting

• Expertise with softwares such as; AppFolio, Propertyware, or other Property Management is a plus

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications – emphasis on Excel, Outlook and TEAMS is required

• Understand and apply generally accepted accounting principles within the business environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The Associate should be able to stand, sit in an office space, see, hear, and understand speech, communicate, lift computer equipment, supplies, and materials, and use office equipment and computers.  The Associate is exposed to typical office working conditions.  If requested by an applicant or employee, we may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties required of personnel so classified. We have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.  

Neighborly® is fully committed to Equal Employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity and encouraged to be their authentic self.