National Transitions Accounting Coordinator

Willow Bridge is currently hiring for an experienced National Transitions Accounting Coordinator. We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded person who enjoys building relationships with their team and with customers.

• Transition Coordination:
  • Schedule and support transition calls with Regional and National teams.
  • Serve as the primary project manager for accounting onboarding new properties and work closely with Regional Transitions Coordinators on due diligence and offboarding of properties.
  • Complete Basecamp projects and roles for all property transitions.
  • Track and ensure the completion of all property transition tasks in Basecamp for all accounting functions and supporting departments.
  • Champion a thoughtful, engaging, and impactful culture during the process.

• Support:

• • Provide transition follow-up support as needed, including onsite team virtual reviews.
  • Assist with Due Diligence support as needed.
  • Remain up to date in all areas of property management and accounting processes and policies within Willow Bridge Property Company..

• System Conversion and Administration:

• • Request emails for new construction projects.
  • Complete New Construction Yardi system conversions as part of the transition process.
  • Advance accounting conversion files and note improvement functions to more accurately and timely model future transitions.

• Process Improvement:
  • Provide suggestions and solutions to enhance the property transition process.

• Special Projects:
  • Lead and execute special projects as assigned by the VP Accounting Services
  • Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional projects to improve overall operational efficiency.

• Specific Accounting Conversion functions:
  • Management Change
    • Manage manual entries for accounts receivable, delinquency, security deposits, prepaids and any additional opening balance transitions.
    • Setup a bank account with cash management questionnaire, client review and legal requirements for state.
    • Ensure all relevant data and information for conversion is received and establish an Accounting Report data room.
    • Work with each assets priority schedule to meet incoming client start date.
    • Manage full cycle accounting for first full month as staffing timing needs are assessed by Regional Accounting Controllers.
      

• • Sales
    • Manage manual entries for accounts receivable, delinquency, security deposits, prepaids and any additional opening balance transitions.
    • Setup a bank account with cash management questionnaire, client review and legal requirements for state.
    • Ensure all relevant data and information for conversion is received and establish an Accounting Report data room
    • Manage Proration schedule for both incoming and outgoing proration schedules. Communicating frequently with managing ownership. If a retention another accounting transition coordinator will be in place to support either seller client of purchaser.
  • New Construction
    • Manage manual entries for accounts receivable, delinquency, security deposits, prepaids and any additional opening balance transitions.
    • Setup a bank account with cash management questionnaire, client review and legal requirements for state.
    • Ensure all relevant data and information for conversion is received and establish an Accounting Report data room.
    • Manage Preleasing accounting requirements
    • Manage a cash reconciliation for funding and construction draws.

Critical Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 2-5 years of property accounting experience including in-depth knowledge of all property management systems and programs that are performed at a site level.
• Bachelorâ™s Degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Smartsheet, Yardi, Entrata, OneSite.
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently and in a team environment.
• Exceptional listening skills, ability to problem solve, and patience with team members of all skill levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple priorities and prioritize effectively to ensure successful completion of projects.

Willow Bridge Benefits:

Willow Bridge Property Company offers competitive pay, a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and 401(k) and opportunities for career development and advancement.