Property Accountant I (Lowell Regional Operations)

At WinnCompanies, our work starts with people — the residents who call our communities home, the neighborhoods we help strengthen, and the 4,600+ team members across 28 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico who make it all possible. As an award-winning owner, developer, and manager of high-impact, mixed-income apartment communities, we are proud to be one of the nation’s leading managers of multifamily housing and one of the largest operators of affordable housing communities.

We bring together people who care about quality housing, meaningful service, and making a difference every day. Through our innovative resident services platform and commitment to exceptional communities, we offer career opportunities for individuals who want their work to create lasting impact.

Interested in learning more? Visit WinnCompanies to explore our benefits, mission, communities, and career opportunities.

About the Opportunity

WinnCompanies is looking for a Property Accountant I to join our team at our Regional Corporate Offices located in Lowell, MA. 

In this role, you will provide a high level of service to both external and internal customers as the primary accounting liaison for an assigned portfolio. Responsible for maintaining and interpreting accurate financial records and overseeing critical month-end and year-end tasks.

The salary range for this role is $61,000.00-$70,000.00 per year plus an annual bonus of $2,500. The selected candidate will adhere to the following hybrid schedule: Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM with the ability to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays after the first 90 days.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform a variety of key monthly accounting tasks, including: the completion of bank and escrow reconciliations. 
• Ensure timely payment of mortgages, management fees, escrow funding, real estate taxes and insurance renewals. 
• Perform analysis of escrow surplus/deficit. 
• Monitor security deposit balances to ensure adequate funding. 
• Analyze and record month-end accruals. 
• Reconcile prepaid expense balances and prepare related schedules. 
• Maintain key information and facts for each property. 
• Review and analyze monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness in accordance with US GAAP and related regulatory requirements. 
• Monitor cash balances, reserve adequate funds based on analysis performed, and communicate cash available to pay vendors to operations team. 
• Coordinate audit related tasks, prepare detailed workpaper packages and respond to auditor requests for information to meet all investor/agency reporting deadlines. 
• Prepare the accounting portion of the operating budget in accordance with company’s budget guidance. 

Requirements:  

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field. 
• At least 1 year of accounting experience. 
• Superb attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills. 
• Experience reviewing general ledgers and identifying budget variances. 
• Ability to focus, achieve deadlines and work with a dynamic team of professionals. 
• Experience with computer systems, which include web based applications and some Microsoft Office Suites. 
• Excellent costumer service skills, positive attitude and a strong work ethic. 
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business. 
• Property Management accounting experience. 
• Experience with Yardi, RealPage, or other property management software. 
• Past experience with Microsoft Copilot is a plus.

Benefits & Perks
Eligible full-time U.S. employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, a floating holiday, and a day of service
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and dependent care savings options
• 401(k) with company match and company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and career growth resources
• Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, commuter benefits, and employee discount programs
• Flexible and hybrid work options for eligible positions

Learn more about our benefits at https://www.winnbenefits.com.

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Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

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