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Senior Property Accountant

R0145825 Sydney Corporate Office Sydney, New South Wales

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Overview

Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.

Job Responsibilities

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $315 billion of real estate in 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $78 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.


JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Due to our rapid growth expansion within the Australian build-to-rent and student accommodation market, our finance team has a newly created role for a Senior Property Accountant to join our team based in our brand new office in Martin Place.

Working as part of a collaborative team, this role is focused on business partnering across both our local and offshore teams to manage and maintain financial records, budget management and forecasting, report on property budgets and actuals and drive the financial accuracy and success of our teams.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key responsibilities:

  • Month-End: Work with external providers to complete property month end.
  • Tax Compliance: Coordinate quarterly BAS and annual tax returns with external providers.
  • Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of property reporting, budgets and reforecasts.
  • Accounts Payable: Manage invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations with external providers and internal teams.
  • Cash Management: Prepare cash flow forecasts, and partner with internal stakeholders to manage cash balances.
  • Debt Management: Partner with internal stakeholders to support property related debt covenant reporting requirements.

To be successful in this role, you should have skills including:

  • Tertiary education within accounting, business, finance or related
  • CPA or CA qualified essential
  • Demonstrated experience within property accounting, preferably gained within real estate / property management
  • Strong understanding of AASB and IFRS as well as Australian GST
  • Attention to detail with excellent financial acumen, proficient with analysis, forecasting and budgeting
  • Experience with Yardi highly regarded but not essential

Feel like you might not meet every criteria but you would be a great fit for our team? We will never know if you don’t apply!

To find out more about us and working at Greystar, click here: https://www.greystar.com/

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives.  

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Greystar team member? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Professional
  • Risk-Taker
  • Detail-oriented
  • Collaborative
  • Strategic
  • Communicator

Benefits

Healthcare

Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental (US Only) and vision insurance* plan options

*in select countries

Retirement Planning

We know planning for retirement is a top priority for our team members. We offer competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans (US Only) and country-specific Pension Schemes to ensure the security of your financial future.

Paid Time Off

Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays*

*varies by country

Paid Parental Leave

Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child

Professional Development

Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs

Employee Assistance
Program

Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you

Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.

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