Barbara Matthews
Colfax,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Property Accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis. Expertise in streamlining accounting procedures and collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic financial planning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Accountant
Willow Bridge
Duluth, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes for multiple properties.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and reconciliations.
- Utilized Yardi software for tracking and reporting property financials.
- Supported annual budget preparation through data collection and analysis.
- Collaborated with property managers to resolve accounting discrepancies promptly.
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations and company policies consistently.
- Contributed to the improvement of internal accounting procedures and documentation standards.
- Addressed questions from external auditors and provided requested documentation to enable issue resolution.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling property accounts and identifying discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Reviewed numerous financial statements for accuracy and determined compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Analyzed and reported financials for 9 private properties and 0 commercial properties annually.
- Reduced errors in financial reports by meticulously reviewing and analyzing general ledger entries.
- Completed bank and account reconciliations on weekly and monthly basis for 9 sites.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Property Management Accountant
Blue Ridge Companies
High Point, NC
08.2007 - 05.2025
- Managed financial reporting and analysis for property portfolio, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient budgeting processes to enhance financial performance of properties.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate records and timely payments.
- Collaborated with property managers to optimize operational budgets and control expenses effectively.
- Led monthly financial close process, ensuring timely preparation of reports for stakeholders.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes between ledgers, improving accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Conducted regular audits of financial statements, enhancing transparency and accountability across portfolio operations.
- Ensured data integrity in accounting systems through regular system audits, addressing discrepancies promptly to maintain accuracy in reports generated from the database.
- Collaborated with property managers to develop accurate budgets, ensuring proactive financial planning for properties.
- Supported audit processes, providing accurate documentation and addressing inquiries from external auditors efficiently.
- Assisted in minimizing delinquencies by collaborating with property management teams to enforce strict payment policies and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with regulations by staying current on industry best practices and adapting accounting procedures as necessary.
- Prepared timely and comprehensive financial statements for stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Streamlined banking transactions with effective cash management strategies, reducing processing time and errors in reconciliation activities.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NCSkills
- Month end close
- Bank reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Cash management
- General ledger journal entries
- Balance sheet preparation
- Property accounting
- Year-end closing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Journal entries
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Microsoft office
- Accounting processes
- Accounts payable
- Financial statements
- General ledger accounting
Timeline
Property Accountant
Willow Bridge
05.2025 - Current
Property Management Accountant
Blue Ridge Companies
08.2007 - 05.2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Central Carolina Community College