Property Accountant

About Sentral

Sentral is a network of communities redefining the way people live. Sentral’s mission is to be the leading residential hospitality operator through superior performance, enhanced experience, and a network of connected communities. We take the convenience, connection, and comfort of home to new heights-we call it Home+. Our one-of-a-kind communities offer unrivaled locations, innovative tech-enabled services, and premium amenities to enhance everyday life. Sentral lets you live life on your own terms in the heart of the world's best cities: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Oakland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Scottsdale, and Seattle, with more coming soon.

Our core values reflect our commitment to our employees, as we are service first in our actions, value thinking like an owner, and continuously strive to make one another better. We strongly believe in continuous personal improvement, career growth and diversity in our workforce. With ongoing learning & development offerings, leadership coaching and mentorship programs, we foster an empowered environment rooted in empathy and growth. Our team members are curious explorers who never stop learning and who strive for great outcomes.

Learn more about us at www.Sentral.com.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

At Sentral, we are building a team of people-first focused individuals who thrive on going above and beyond. Ideal candidates will exemplify a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and an entrepreneurial drive. The Property Accountant is responsible for the accounting of a portfolio of properties, with responsibility for the income statement and balance sheet. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to be a part of a unique and rapidly growing company. The right candidate has a growth mindset and an entrepreneurial drive including a high tolerance for uncertainty. To be successful in this role, candidate will be extremely organized, have a roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and a track record of performance. This integral role will be a liaison between the Accounting and Finance Department and Operations Team related to their financial results. The ideal candidate will have a base knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable and receivables.

• Responsible for preparing and assisting with review of monthly financial statements for 7+ properties.
  
• Owns the financial accuracy of the income statement and balance sheet for assigned properties. Be the primary point of contact for Property General Managers on the financial statements.
  
• Works directly with the Property General Managers to review financials on a monthly basis. Books accruals and reclasses as a result of those reviews.
  
• Research and answers questions from Property General Managers regarding month-end financials.
• Prepares Balance Sheet Reconciliations for properties, including supporting documentation. Resolves issues and posts reclasses and true-ups as applicable.
• Records expenses in compliance with the company capitalization vs. expense policies.
• Works with third party on the bank reconciliations and provides answers to questions to resolve any open items.
• Ensures correct coding of AP and journal entries which is consistent with company budgets and policies.
• Assist with monthly financial statement analysis according to GAAP with variance reporting.
• Assists with annual external audits as needed.
• Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Accounting or finance degree, or relevant experience.
• 3+ years Experience in being part of a real estate accounting team.
• Yardi experience is a necessity
• A demonstrated ability to learn new technologies & software.
• Experience in implementing and optimizing accounting processes.
• Experience in training property-level teams on accounting processes.
• Strong operational & customer service skills with high initiative and ability to problem solve and work independently.

Sentral Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: We are committed to providing comprehensive healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision, and other benefit options) to our team members and their families.
• Time Off: Sentral fosters a flexible work lifestyle by offering paid time off, paid holidays, & volunteer hours to all full-time team members.
• Sentral Offers an Unlimited PTO Plan for our Home Team Members.
• Matching 401K: To help you reach your savings goals, we offer a 401(k) plan with a match.
• Career Development: We offer extensive learning and development opportunities to support growth.

Sentral is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that champions all backgrounds, identities, and voices. We strive to cultivate a space where our team members feel valued, and our residents feel loved. While there is no exact recipe for ensuring our residents feel loved, we believe a key ingredient is seeking and employing individuals that reflect the uniqueness of our residents.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.