Accountant, Property Accounting

<meta><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Role</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Fund Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions for institutional single-family rental (“SFR”) portfolios managed by Darwin. This role will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, client/partner reporting requirements, and internal accounting policies.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and experience working with real estate portfolios, property management accounting, or fund accounting environments.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Duties:</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Financial Reporting & Close</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and client/partner accounting policies.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Support month-end close processes, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, amortizations, and reclasses.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Perform detailed variance analysis, including month-over-month (MoM), quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), year-over-year (YoY), and budget-to-actual comparisons.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain accurate supporting schedules and reconciliations for management, clients, partners, lenders, and auditors.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Property & Portfolio Accounting</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Record new SFR acquisitions in accordance with closing statements and related supporting documentation.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain and reconcile material balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain amortization schedules related to prepaid and deferred property-related expenses.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure property-related expenses such as taxes, insurance, HOA dues, utilities, and repairs are properly accrued, classified, and recorded.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Fixed Assets & Capitalization</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain the fixed asset ledger across assigned portfolios.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Apply and enforce GAAP-compliant capitalization policies consistent with industry standards.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain depreciation schedules, including useful lives, asset classifications, and depreciation methodologies.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Record depreciation and other fixed asset-related journal entries on a monthly basis.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Properly record property write-downs, insurance claim losses, dispositions, and property sales transactions.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Audit, Compliance & Reporting</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Assist with annual audits and support external auditor requests.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Support lender reporting and compliance requirements.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><hr><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Requirements</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, property management, or fund accounting.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with fixed assets, capitalization policies, and depreciation accounting.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Preferred</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">CPA or CPA-track preferred.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with institutional real estate portfolios or SFR operations.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience working with property management systems and ERP/accounting platforms.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience supporting audits and lender reporting requirements.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Core Competencies</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ownership & Accountability</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Analytical Thinking</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Attention to Detail</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Communication & Collaboration</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Process Improvement Mindset</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to Work Independently in a Dynamic Environment</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:9pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Accommodation: Darwin Homes, Inc & Adoor Property Management Inc is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring accessibility in the workplace. If you require accommodation due to a disability to perform the essential functions of the job, please inform us at the time of application. </span><br><br><span style="font-size:9pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Darwin Homes, Inc & Adoor Property Management Inc is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Darwin Homes, Inc complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees. </span></p>

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