Property Accountant

Opportunity
Leon Healthcare Real Estate (“LHRE”) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Property Accountant to join its growing healthcare real estate team in Dallas, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, including financial reporting, ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and lease administration. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to the financial success of a diverse portfolio of healthcare real estate properties. Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Primary Responsibilities:
• Transaction Accounting:
o For acquisitions:
 Obtain an understanding of the investment and business plan
 Timely recording of the acquisition journal entry
 Ensure that the accounting records, banking, leasing, and debt service items are appropriate established
o For dispositions:
 Timely accounting for all aspects of the disposition
 Assist with close-out procedures, which may include consideration of remaining payables, and collection of fees
• Full-cycle accounting associated with all components of healthcare real estate accounting operations. This includes:
o Timely posting of rent collections
o Completion of bank reconciliations
o Accurate and timely payment of debt service obligations
o Accurate and timely posting and/or payment of internal fees
o Accurate and timely accounting for all operating payables
o As necessary, assistance with annual CAM reconciliation procedures.
• Completion of monthly close procedures for assets within 15 days of month-end with subsequent delivery of required lender reporting packages within the timeframes outlined within respective loan agreements.
• Completion of annual close procedures, including income pick-ups, and assistance with tax packages
• Timely payment of annual property taxes
• Oversight and facilitation of accounts payables and accounts receivables processes
Other Responsibilities:
• Assist with the preparation of annual property budgets, as needed, as well as periodic review of budget
to actuals in conjunction with monthly close procedures • Assist in financial planning and analysis and asset management functions, where applicable
• Assist in the continued development of policies and procedures focused on the finance and accounting functions
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2 to 4 years related experience, preferably with real estate operations
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail‐oriented, responsible, and proactive
• Organized and able to manage shifting priorities and deliverables
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Candidate must be self-motivated, able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in Yardi a plus