Real Estate Executive Assistant
Resume:
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am interested to see your job posting for an Accounting position and would like to learn more about this
opportunity.
I am a Property Accountant with extensive experience (10 years) in maintaining a portfolio of 15 18 apartment
communities. I have worked with such companies as Greystar Real Estate Partners, Equity Residential and
Buckingham Property Management prior to that. I relocated to Atlanta to pursue my opportunities as a property
management accountant and I would feel honored to become a party of your team.
My experience in the field entailed such duties as compiling and analyzing financial information in preparation
for entry in various financial statements, reviewing budgets, revenue, expenses, payroll entries, expenses,
invoices and other accounting reports. I feel that my detail oriented nature would be an asset in this role.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to have the opportunity to discuss the opening with you in
person.
Sincerely
Shana Johnson
214 Colonial Homes NE #1518 Phone: 480-***-****
Atlanta, GA 30304 **************@*****.***
Shana Johnson
Objective Detail-Oriented Accountant looking to be a major asset to a morally
grounded firm.
2008-Present Greystar Real Estate Partner Phoenix, AZ
Experience Senior Property Accountant
The role of Senior property accountant entailed managing the
accounting aspect of a portfolio of 12-15 properties which were all fee
managed and owned by 3-5 clients. Under this position I was
responsible for analyzing and reviewing accounting and financial
resources for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings.
Performing bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposits, making
mortgage payments and distributions. Communicating with on-site staff
to assist in completing financial month end close. Acting as a liaison to
internal and external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial
transactions, providing research data and information as requested, and
answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner.
2006-2008 Equity Residential Scottsdale, AZ
Regional Accountant
As a regional accountant, I am responsible for a portfolio of 24
apartment communities throughout Arizona. My duties include review of
month-end general ledger reports, reconciling bank statements,
maintaining business license accounts, budget comparisons, security
deposit liability of tenants, and submitting commissions for property staff,
among others. While working at Equity I was involved in many major
projects which helped me in gaining a greater knowledge in how both the
property management and accounting fields correlate. These projects
included; acquisition and disposition of condominiums and capital project
management. Software used to complete my tasks include MRI Property
Management Software, and Microsoft Office.
2003-2006 Buckingham PM Fresno, CA
Property Accountant
Duties included accounts receivable (data entry of rent collected, Section
8 shares, etc.), accounts payable (data entry of invoices to be paid,
prepare check runs, match up and mail out bill payments) for a 27
apartment property portfolio. Reconcile bank accounts, security deposit
liability of tenants; ensure proper timeliness of security deposit refunds.
Software used to complete my tasks included Yardi Enterprises,
Millennium, and Microsoft Office.
1999-2003 Linda’s Process Server Modesto, CA
Executive Assistant
As executive assistant I was responsible for answering phones, filing,
scheduling daily appointments, billing, accounts receivable and general
office duties. Software used to complete my tasks included Microsoft
Word, Excel, and Access, Quickbooks.
Education 1999-2002 Biola University La Mirada, CA
B.A. in Business Administration/Accounting with a Minor in Biblical
Studies.
Courses completed include Accounting I & II, Business Management,
Business Marketing, Computer Information Systems.
References Greystar Real Estate Partners
Tracy Weston
Senior Property Accountant
Equity Residential
Deb Grieger 480-***-****
Senior Regional Accountant
Buckingham Property Management
Lois Taylor 559-***-****
Controller
Salary
Desired Salary: $60,000-$70,000
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