Real Estate Operations Accountant at Prologis

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Real Estate, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
2+ years of progressive experience, preferably at a large multi-entity company or public accounting firm
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Outlook, and Word) and reporting systems (PeopleSoft and Yardi Property Management experience preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a demonstrated focus on process improvement and data accuracy
Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate issues and solutions to management and collaborate effectively with operations, accounting, and finance teams

Responsibilities

Execute daily property tax accounting operations with a focus on timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with company standards
Prepare and analyze monthly balance sheet reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies. Escalate complex issues to the Property Accounting Senior as appropriate
Perform monthly property tax accruals and prepare corresponding journal entries to ensure financial accuracy and completeness
Review property tax payments across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and demonstrating strong knowledge of payment frequency, timing requirements, and related accounting treatment
Conduct detailed property tax true-ups and generate Yardi-compatible files for seamless system integration
Participate in process improvement initiatives and support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Actively seek and apply feedback to grow professionally and support team success
Contribute ideas and explore new approaches to optimize workflows and challenge outdated practices
Oversee direct billing processes for property taxes, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, reconciliation, and payment tracking
Demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality results

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

property tax accountingbalance sheet reconciliationsjournal entriesaccrualsfinancial reportingGAAPExcelanalytical thinking

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Real Estate Operations Accountant role?

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2+ years of progressive experience, preferably at a large multi-entity company or public accounting firm, are required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, is also necessary.

Is this Real Estate Operations Accountant position remote or office-based?

The role is based in the Denver office.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the work environment like for this accounting role?

The role is in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within the Accounting team, which oversees financial well-being and supports operational planning, with a focus on process improvements and operational excellence.

What makes a strong candidate for this Real Estate Operations Accountant position?

Strong candidates demonstrate strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, a proactive approach, ownership of responsibilities, and a results-driven, customer-focused mindset, along with experience in property tax accounting.