Home is the foundation for everything in life. Since 1971, our model has been about supporting residents in finding stability and achieving their goals. It’s why we’re more than housing—we combine quality affordable homes with our on-site Advantage Services—because we believe that with the right support and opportunities, all people can thrive. Today, over 13,000 people—families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities and other barriers—call a CommonBond community “home.” Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Partnership, Innovation, and Excellence. We live these values and look for people who embody them to represent our organization in the community. If this sounds like you, please consider joining our team.

Why CommonBond Communities?:

• Work-life balance
• Competitive salary
• Employee referral program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• A respectful and growth-oriented workplace
• A chance to make a difference in the community!
• Ongoing training and professional development

CommonBond Communities invites qualified applicants to apply for the Property Accountant 2 position at our Central Office location in Saint Paul. The Property Management Accountant 2 position is an accounting professional responsible for all phases of accounting for multiple sets of property books, preparing and reviews monthly reports and provides support to the accounting department. Property Management Accountant 2 manages a portfolio of highly complex sites. This position will be working PHA Sites and sites with high staff turnover.

Job Duties

1) Perform all financial accounting and reporting for a portfolio of individual properties

2) Support Property Management and Advantage Services teams in the effective operation of properties, including:

a. Monthly, or more frequently as needed, financial reviews with each H&S Property Management team

b. Ongoing training with H&S property teams to ensure proper recording of transactions and use of our Yardi system

c. Monitoring of property cash flows and coordination of cash advance activity with Asset Management and Property Management

d. Monitoring of property cash flows and coordination of cash advance activity with Asset Management and Property Management

3) General ledger and journal entry maintenance for property books (HUD and Stable Properties)

4) Maintains schedules for assets, liabilities, and depreciation

5) Produces accurate monthly and year end financials for management and board members

6) Reconciles bank accounts, utilities, other vendor accounts

7) Prepares audit schedules

8) Complies with all internal control procedures

9) Assists with site budgets.

10) Act as primary resource of financial operation for the property managers and other site personnel

11) Accurately prepare reports for distribution to management and various government agencies

12) Cash Balance Overview- Weekly

13) Calculate and bill management fees and escrow payments monthly

14) Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

a) Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

b) Minimum 3 years of experience with all aspects of accrual accounting through financial statements and audit preparation

c) Intermediate competency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

d) Ability to maintain effective internal control procedures

e) Possess a high level of accuracy and detail orientation

f) Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, which include people of various ages, gender, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, and languages

g) Ability to work independently and cross functionally

h) Excellent customer service, organization, and both written and oral communication skills

i) Ability to manage multiple duties while adhering to established deadlines

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

a) Experience with property management

b) Experience with Yardi (ERP system)

Must be willing and able to work extended hours as necessary to support the organization's requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)