Property Accountant - Affordable Housing

Property Accountant

Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator.  Since 2004, the Paths team created and preserved high-quality affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 12,000 units across 10 states under management and more than 400 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life-cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Summary/Objective:

Reporting to the Property Accountant Manager, the Property Accountant will ensure accurate financial operations by reconciling bank statements, maintaining ledgers, preparing monthly reports, and processing payroll. Support year-end close, audit preparation, and guide accounting team members to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Classification: Exempt

Hybrid schedule – 3 days in office/2 days work from home

Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following

• Reconcile bank statements monthly.
• Journalize various expenses monthly.
• Review the general ledger for inaccuracies monthly.
• Ensure subsidiary ledgers match the trial balance.
• Produce monthly reports.
• Process security deposits. 
• Enter adjusting journal entries.
• Assist with year-end close and audit preparation.
• Oversees payroll processes
• Guides accounting team members on various task and inquiries

Requirements: 

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience within the real estate industry; residential/affordable experience preferred, commercial a plus.
• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Must be proficient Microsoft applications - Word and Excel
• Prefer a working knowledge of Yardi Voyager software
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Self-starter who is willing to take initiative on tasks
• Superior Customer Service skills required
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently
• Strong capability to communicate effectively both verbally and written, including giving and receiving feedback with all levels within the organization
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
• Voluntary dental and vision plan options
• Bonus Eligible
• 401(K) available plus company match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
• Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paths Management Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, political affiliation or belief.