Property Accounting Coordinator

@ B.F. Saul Company

Property Accounting Coordinator

Posted 1 month ago

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About the job

Saul Centers, Inc. is a real estate investment trust managing 61 properties. The role focuses on providing administrative support to the Accounting Department in a fast-paced, growing company.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Fast-paced environment experience

Qualifications

2 years college or trade certification
Real estate experience preferred
Proficiency in MS Office
Yardi experience preferred
Reliable and dependable

Full job description

Company Overview:

Saul Centers, Inc. is a self-managed, self-administered equity real estate investment trust, formed in 1993. Saul Centers operates and manages a real estate portfolio of 61 community and neighborhood shopping center and office properties totaling approximately 9.8 million square feet of leasable area.

Saul Centers’ primary operating strategy is to continue its program of internal growth, renovations, and expansions of community and neighborhood shopping centers that primarily service the day-to-day necessities and services subsector of the overall retail market.

Position Summary

The Property Accounting Coordinator will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Accounting Department. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diverse and fast-paced workload.

Summary of Competitive Benefits & Perks:

Health/Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Bonus/Target Incentive
Tuition Reimbursement
Complimentary usage of modern in-house fitness center
On-premise full-service dining center discounts
Discounts via the company’s EAP
Monthly Employee Recognition Programs
Referral bonus
Pre-tax transportation options
Plus more!

Company Core Values:

Excellence: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving the highest possible standards for performance.
Ethics: Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, peer respect, and fairness. Continuously demonstrates a strong work ethic by exhibiting an indisputable drive to get the job done.
Results: Consistently going above and beyond to deliver exceptional results and value for the team and the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Property Accounting Coordinator:

Provide administrative and clerical support for the Accounting Department

Primary backup for the Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounts Receivable Specialist

Process the weekly check run for the Office and Industrial portfolio, provide other check run support on an ad hoc basis

Enter sales data received from tenants

Review utility invoices for coding accuracy

Pull invoice backup for year-end billings as requested by tenants

Generate and send out monthly courtesy statements to tenants

Update CPI changes into Yardi

Open, sort and distribute mail

Photocopy documents, prepare and distribute documents for signature and other correspondence by mail, email, and courier delivery

Establish, develop, maintain and update the filing system

Schedule and organize activities such as meetings, travel, and conferences as needed

Coordinate with property management and third-party utilities

Respond to tenant billing inquiries

Other projects as needed

Selection Criteria Job Requirements (Skills/Abilities) of the Property Accounting Coordinator:

Punctual, dependable and reliable
Possession of strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing
Ability to work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow team members
Must possess strong attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
Capability to work in fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands

Experience / Education / Certifications / of the Property Accounting Coordinator:

Real estate experience preferred
Prefer 2 years college and/or certification in trade related field

Desirable Qualifications of the Property Accounting Coordinator:

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat)
Yardi experience preferred

Core Job Competencies of the Property Accounting Coordinator:

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness in reaching set goals by adapting to changed circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people.
Planning and organization: The ability to devise a course of action for themselves and others to accomplish a specific goal while managing time and resources to meet deadlines and expectations.
Reliability: Consistently good in quality and performance; ability to be trusted and depended on in one’s job.
Collaboration: Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all parties.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performance of the position responsibilities. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements nor meant to exclude other duties as assigned.

The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Base pay is one component of Saul Centers Inc. total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more.

Saul Centers, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We foster an environment that recognizes employees’ unique skillsets and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to grow and advance.

If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact corporate.resumes@bfsaul.com or 301-986-6000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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