Senior Property Accountant Location Minneapolis, MN : About Us: Velair is a service company, and our mission is "delighting residents and communities by providing exceptional homes and service." The measurement of our success is not only financial. It is also measured in the longevity of our employees, the welcome of the communities in which we work, and in the customers that come to Velair to find their home. The way that we serve together, grow together, and succeed together is called the Velair Way . The Velair Way is as much a system of people as it is a system of processes. Everything that we do, and how we do it, mirrors our character as a company. Velair Property Management educates, encourages, and empowers our people through a work/home life balance, an open-door policy, mentorship program, endless learning possibilities, associate recognition, company-wide training and events, room for advancement and countless new experiences. If you are a hard-working, reliable, energetic and a fun-loving employee, we've got a place for you! RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure successful management and daily operations of the Velair accounting department Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles within accounting department Directly supervise Accounts Payable Specialist and Senior Property Accountant(s)/Property Accountant(s) Work in collaboration with Controller/Velair Vice President to create and manage accounting workflow plans and processes related to property operations Lead accounting training sessions and achieve intended results Monitor accounting practices for compliance with accounting principles and affordable housing programs and regulations Produce financial and non-financial reports to upper management on an as requested basis or in accordance with established timelines Assist corporate management by identifying and executing solutions to achieve goals Demonstrate mastery of accounting systems and processes of Velair properties Serve as accounting point of contact for high level challenges or otherwise delegate as needed Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required (accounting/finance) Demonstrable executive leadership to accounting and property management personnel Create curriculum for coaching and developing of accounting team and property associates Assists with portfolio performance to established goals Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) Advanced knowledge of affordable housing programs and regulations and related impacts to accounting ledgers preferred Five years related experience in accounting Prior experience with Yardi required Experience with accounting in the affordable housing industry highly preferred Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete projects Organized and strong time-management skills with the ability to regularly shift priorities as needed Strong communication skills to coordinate regularly with site staff and corporate staff Experience processing accounts receivable/payable according to established timelines Ability to efficiently learn and use computers and accounting software for accounting functions Experience analyzing reports, ledgers and processes and recommending corrective actions Benefits: 9 company paid holidays 15 days of paid time off 2 floating holidays 401(k)401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health savings account Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Supplemental Pay Long-term disability Short-term disability Professional development Company-wide training
