JOB SUMMARY:
The Property Accountant is responsible for basic Accounting functions that include the preparation and review of financial statements but are not limited to reconciling balances of general ledgers and making any necessary adjustments to ledger; and reconciles bank statements for all properties.  Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.  The property accountant is also responsible for processing payroll, collecting timekeeping information, incorporating a variety of deductions, collecting timekeeping information, and issuing pay and pay-related information to employees. 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Make corrections to the general ledger and/or bank statements for all CHI properties.
• Prepare monthly site billings for management fees and other charges from CHI accounts receivables.
• Responsible for all community’s month end close of general ledger and review of financial statements prepared by asset managers.
• Work with third party auditors on all community’s annual audit.
• Assist community managers with preparation of annual budgets for their respective communities.
• Coding accounts payable invoices as needed.
• Research outstanding accounts payable balances.
• Assist with file maintenance in accounts payable.
• Review and input data for accounts payable as needed.
• Review and approve the reconciliation of bank accounts for all communities.
• Prepare receipts and deposits for Christopher Homes, Inc.
• Monitor bank accounts managed by asset managers.
• Monitor cash balances for each community.
• Reviews and imports employee time cards into IOI payroll system via electronic import.
• Checks figures for accuracy and necessary approvals.
• Works closely with Human Resources and Accounting on all payroll related issues.
• Ensure semi-monthly payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must be available 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and in emergency situations occurring outside normal working hours. 
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced & ministry oriented environment.
• Works as part of a team, as well as complete assignments independently.
• Maintains a professional, compassionate and welcoming attitude toward managers, co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned.
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  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Must be able to lift, carry, pull or push 10 pounds.
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  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Requires at least three (3) years experience in Accounts Payables. Applicant must have successful track record of accomplishments.
• Must have the following computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and have the ability to operate all office equipment.
• Must be able to operate office equipment including a calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and telephone.
• Experience with other Financial Software is a plus.

• EDUCATION:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business equivalent is required or 10 years equivalent experience in lieu of education.