Multifamily Senior Property Accountant

Campus Life & Style’s mission is to provide an unparalleled resident experience and workplace environment. We strive to create value through building a world-class team of passionate individuals, a commitment to a positive company culture, and delivering groundbreaking style and design. Each new day is an opportunity for growth as we invest in our team and our goals to remain a best-in-class organization.

The success of the company is dependent upon the satisfaction of our residents. Our devoted staff maintains direct involvement in managing each of our properties and tending to their needs.

Company Benefits and Perks

• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Unparalleled company culture
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Fun and flexible work environment

The Job At-A- Glance: 

We are looking for a dynamic Multifamily Senior Property Accountant to join our growing accounting team located at our corporate office in Austin, Texas. In this role the accountant will be responsible for all day-to-day accounting functions for the assigned portfolio of properties and will be the primary accounting liaison to operational staff and corporate departments for the assigned properties. In this position, it requires a solid understanding of all aspects of accounting and attention to detail.  

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare monthly financial statements/reporting packages, including journal entries, reconciling and rolling forward balance sheet accounts, ensuring proper coding of income and expense items, bank reconciliations, and variance explanations. 

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing financial data and supporting documentation. 

• Assist in maintaining compliance with internal controls and company processes. 

• Prepare quarterly and annual loan compliance reporting for lenders. 

• Assist in providing external tax preparer with information necessary to prepare entity level tax returns. 

• Manage cash flow for assigned property portfolio. 

• Work closely with property managers, asset managers, and other stakeholders to achieve property objectives and financial goals. Communicate effectively and provide financial insights to support decision-making. 

The activities listed above may not be all inclusive.

Here's the stuff we are looking for in the individual who wants to join our team:

You thrive on sharing your knowledge and creating a better future for Campus Life and Style. You are the number one Ambassador of the CL&S Culture and Vision within your Community. Personal drive to be the best you can be and want to grow within the company.

• A Bachelor’s degree; or 5+ years’ experience in student housing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of accounts payable experience.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• An entrepreneurial mindset-you're creative and will challenge the status quo to meet the needs of our residents and our company.
• Strong accounting skills and ability to read and decipher resident ledgers.

We conduct criminal background and drug screening.

Campus Life & Style is very proud to be recognized as a certified Great Places to Work company. 

Campus Life & Style LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.