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Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco · 3 weeks ago

Senior Accountant - Property Management

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco is dedicated to providing stable, affordable housing to underserved populations. The Property Management Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the financial operations of low-income housing properties, ensuring accurate accounting and compliance with various housing program guidelines.

EmploymentHome ServicesNon ProfitProfessional Services

Hiring Manager

Michell James, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly financial statements and reports for assigned housing properties, including variance analysis and budget comparisons

Perform general ledger functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments for property accounts

Coordinate and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings

Maintain financial schedules for restricted and unrestricted funds, subsidies, grants, and service contracts related to supportive housing

Monitor property-level budgets and work closely with property managers, program staff, and asset management to ensure compliance and fiscal responsibility

Prepare financial reports for government funders, investors, and auditors, ensuring compliance with HUD, LIHTC, and other affordable housing program guidelines

Support annual audits, cost certifications, and tax filings (including IRS Form 990 and 990-T where applicable)

Ensure internal controls and nonprofit financial practices are followed for all property-related transactions

Assist with the preparation of operating and capital budgets for each property in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Track and reconcile tenant receivables, rental subsidies (e.g., Section 8, Shelter Plus Care), and service fees

Process vendor invoices for multiple properties, ensuring appropriate documentation, coding, and approvals

Enter invoices into property management and accounting software (e.g., Yardi)

Maintain vendor records and ensure W-9s and other compliance documentation are up to date

Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or billing issues promptly

Process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and credit card transactions as needed

Collaborate with property managers and maintenance teams to resolve invoice issues and confirm receipt of goods/services

Ensure expenses are accurately coded to the correct property and general ledger accounts

Assist with month-end closing processes, including AP accruals and reports

Maintain organized and up-to-date AP files and documentation in both digital and paper formats

Support annual 1099 preparation and distribution

Provide backup support to other accounting or administrative team members as needed

Qualification

Property management accountingGAAP knowledgeYardi softwareNonprofit accountingFinancial reportingBudgetingForecastingAnalytical skillsCPA certificationOrganizational skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required

Minimum 5 years of property management accounting experience, preferably in affordable or supportive housing

Strong understanding of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and affordable housing regulations (HUD, LIHTC, Section 8, CoC, etc.)

Experience with property management and accounting systems such as Yardi, RealPage, or MRI

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate financial concepts to non-finance staff

Preferred

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Experience with nonprofit audit preparation and fund accounting

Knowledge of CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations and utility billing

Familiarity with grant reporting and restricted funds management

Commitment to providing responsive and accurate financial support to internal teams and vendors

Commitment to social justice and the mission of providing supportive housing

Company

Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco

Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco (ECS) helps homeless and very low-income people every day and every night obtain the housing, jobs, shelter, and essential services that each person needs to prevent and end homelessness.

Founded in 1894

San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees