Company Name - Worcester Communities

Position Information:

Job Title – Property Accountant

Address – 720 main St.

City -  Kansas City State- MO Zip - 64105

Posting Date as soon as possible   Closing Date 04/30/2029

Shift – Monday thru Friday – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM   X Full-Time  Part Time

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Description:

Worcester Investments is a family-owned and operated real estate investment company based in Kansas City, Missouri. After being founded in 2006, the family business began acquiring rental property in Oregon, where they lived. In 2007, Worcester Investments expanded into the Midwest through a real estate connection and has continued to grow steadily each year.

Today, Worcester Communities oversees 3,000+ units across multiple cities, a testament to their strategic vision. Join us on our journey to redefine multifamily living and maximize investor returns.

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SUMMARY:

The Property Accountant is primarily responsible for the day-to-day and monthly accounting for an assigned portfolio of properties to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This role will work closely with and support the on-site property teams.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist properties with vendors, contracts and lien waivers
• Track expenses and enter invoices that will affect balance sheets
• Enter and track accruals for properties and help teams to minimize accruals
• Pull and enter invoices from online utility accounts for all properties that do not receive paper billing
• Assist with insurance claims by tracking all covered expenses and out-of-pocket expenses, sending invoices to insurance, submitting bank draws for reimbursement of covered expenses and following up on outstanding items
• Analyze month end financials, comparing actual vs. budgeted expenses, noting re-class recommendations and reporting on discrepancies
• Work closely with property managers on monthly budget variance reviews, assess problems and identify possible solutions
• Assist property managers with year-end budgeting efforts
• Develop, document, and maintain business processes
• Maintain open communication with accounting team and property managers
• Has a “can do” productive self‐motivated attitude, demonstrates initiative and suggests improved processes
• Assist management with special projects and other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2-3 years of accounting experience
• Property Management/ Real Estate experience preferred
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft and Google applications
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively under deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate throughout the organization

ATTENDANCE/TRAVEL:

• Position requires that the individual be able to work scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested.
• Travel will be required as necessary to attend training, company functions, acquisitions, and/or dispositions.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision

Worcester Communities provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Contact Information

Contact Name – Jennifer Gentzell

Phone – 816-759-0901  Email Address careers@wc-kc.com