About this position
Lawson is looking for a qualified Property Accounting Assistant. As part of Lawson, recognized as a Best Places to Work in Multifamily award winner with more than fifty years of experience developing, building, and managing multifamily real estate in Virginia, you'll be valued in a supportive environment that appreciates your contributions.
Lawson offers a collaborative workplace culture, competitive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth. Contribute to a team dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences for our residents while advancing your career!
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with month end A/R closes
- Review resident move-out (SODA) packages, log details, submit refunds for payment & communicate findings for a portfolio of properties
- Assist accounting in submission of monthly/quarterly/annual reports to owners, lenders, properties, etc.; maintain master reports tracking log
- Assist with cash receipt submissions
- Assist with property review preparation
- Assist with compiling monthly lender statements, bank statements & disbursement journals.
- Generate monthly interest credit & bank fee report & distribute to property accounting
- Generate mortgage debit report & update Master Mortgage Log
- Assist with bank reconciliations as needed
- Assist with monthly imports into MRI
- Assist during year-end audit work paper preparation
- Assist with reconciliation of unclaimed property
- Assist with special projects as assigned
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
Skills needed:
- Detail-oriented
- Strong organizational skills and time management
- Ability to analyze information
- Adheres to work schedules and punctuality
- Customer service-common courtesy
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Works well with minimal supervision and direction
- Ability to follow directions and multi-task
- Demonstrates accountability and flexibility
- Exhibits initiative
- Demonstrates computer skills with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- MRI experience preferred
Education:
- Associates in Accounting or 3-5 years related experience required
The Lawson Companies is an equal opportunity employer that offers full-time employees a competitive employment package including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K options, PTO, competitive salary and project bonus structure.