Property Accountant

About Sentral

Sentral is a network of communities redefining the way people live. Sentral’s mission is to be the leading residential hospitality operator through superior performance, enhanced experience, and a network of connected communities. We take the convenience, connection, and comfort of home to new heights-we call it Home+. Our one-of-a-kind communities offer unrivaled locations, innovative tech-enabled services, and premium amenities to enhance everyday life. Sentral lets you live life on your own terms in the heart of the world's best cities: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Oakland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Scottsdale, and Seattle, with more coming soon.

Our core values reflect our commitment to our employees, as we are service first in our actions, value thinking like an owner, and continuously strive to make one another better. We strongly believe in continuous personal improvement, career growth and diversity in our workforce. With ongoing learning & development offerings, leadership coaching and mentorship programs, we foster an empowered environment rooted in empathy and growth. Our team members are curious explorers who never stop learning and who strive for great outcomes.

Learn more about us at www.Sentral.com.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

At Sentral, we are building a team of people-first focused individuals who thrive on going above and beyond. Ideal candidates will exemplify a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and an entrepreneurial drive. The Property Accountant candidate with an accounting, customer-service, and reporting skill set. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to be a part of a unique and rapidly growing start-up. The right candidate has a growth mindset and an entrepreneurial drive including a high tolerance for uncertainty. To be successful in this role, candidates will be extremely organized, have a roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and a track record of performance.

• Responsible for preparing and assisting with review of monthly financial statements for various properties.
• Specific responsibilities include monthly general ledger close, analysis, bank reconciliation review, journal entry, research and invoice/payable.
• Researches and answers Property Managers’ questions regarding month-end financials.
• Train various Community team members in Accounting and Financial systems and processes.
• AP/AR
• Hospitality reconciliation of reservations, check-in/check-out and cash received.
• Assists with quarterly/annual external audits as needed.
• External and internal property level reporting.
• Record monthly adjusting and accrual entries.
• Assist Accounting Manager with specific tasks and responsibilities.
• Assist with monthly financial statement analysis according to GAAP with variance reporting.
• Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures.
• Working with auditors, attorneys and lenders.
• Continuously improving based on daydream feedback loops.

Skills and Experience

• Accounting or finance degree, or relevant experience.
• 2+ years Experience in being part of a real estate accounting team.
• Yardi experience is a necessity
• A demonstrated ability to learn new technologies & software.
• Experience in implementing and optimizing accounting processes.
• Experience in training property-level teams on accounting processes.
• Strong operational & customer service skills with high initiative and ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Experience being part of and real estate accounting teams.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• REIT experience preferred.
• Accounting or finance degree (and pursuing CPA preferred)

Community Team Perks + Benefits

• Health & Wellness: We offer multiple medical, dental, and vision health plan options that begin the first month after your start date! There is one fully company-paid plan (no monthly premiums for you)*, and HSA and FSA options to set aside pre-tax dollars.
  *Premiums apply for spouse, dependent, or family coverage plans
• Invest in Your Future: Eligible after just three months of employment, we offer a 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you reach your savings goals.
• Time Off That Grows with You: In addition to 11 paid holidays, Sentral offers 8 different types of paid time off (PTO) to meet all of life's demands. These 8 types of PTO include personal days that have no waiting period to use, one floating holiday each year, Enrichment Hours for volunteering or career development, and more!
• Travel Discount: Team members (and their friends and families) receive travel discounts when they stay at a Sentral community.
• Deep Savings: All team members are Sentral receive discounted rates on pet insurance, attractions, rental cars, shows, events, and more!

Sentral is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that champions all backgrounds, identities, and voices. We strive to cultivate a space where our team members feel valued, and our residents feel loved. While there is no exact recipe for ensuring our residents feel loved, we believe a key ingredient is seeking and employing individuals that reflect the uniqueness of our residents.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.