Property Accountant

Who We Are Roots is a wealth-building platform built on a simple belief: everyone deserves a real path to financial growth, and that path should feel achievable. We create simple, accessible ways for people to participate in ownership and invest in real assets, making wealth-building more engaging and within reach. Today, Roots is a growing ecosystem that combines an investment platform, financial tools, and education to support long-term financial progress. We’re already helping a rapidly growing community take meaningful steps toward building wealth, and we’ve seen that when the experience feels intuitive and rewarding, people actually stick with it. That’s what we’re continuing to build. Why We Need You As our real estate portfolio has grown to more than 1,500 single-family rental homes across multiple states, we’re building a finance function that reflects the complexity of owning and operating institutional-quality real estate. This is a new role on our Finance team that will work day-to-day alongside our President of Real Estate, helping bridge finance and operations as we continue to scale. While you’ll report through Finance, you’ll become the primary accounting partner supporting our real estate portfolio. You’ll own the financial reporting and portfolio accounting for our REIT, sitting at the intersection of property-level accounting and portfolio-level financial reporting. Working closely with third-party property management companies, you’ll ensure accurate, timely, and well-organized financial data that supports internal decision-making, investor reporting, and the continued growth of our portfolio. This is a highly operational role for someone who enjoys owning monthly close processes, reconciling data from multiple sources, and transforming property management data into clean, standardized financial reporting. You’ll primarily support management accounting and internal reporting while ensuring our books and financial statements remain GAAP compliant. Role Responsibilities Maintain monthly portfolio schedules, including acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio changes across our single-family rental portfolioMaintain accurate accounting records at both the property and portfolio levelsRecord and track annual replacement reserves and other portfolio-level adjustmentsServe as the primary accounting contact for third-party property management companiesCollect, review, and reconcile monthly financial information, including rent rolls, income statements, trial balances, invoices, and supporting documentationFollow up on discrepancies, missing information, and reporting delays to keep month-end close on scheduleStandardize and map financial data from multiple property management companies into a consistent chart of accountsPrepare monthly portfolio reporting and consolidated financial statements for internal leadershipSupport investor reporting, Regulation A reporting requirements, audits, tax preparation, and other financial reporting needsPartner closely with the President of Real Estate, acquisitions, and finance teams to ensure portfolio activity is accurately reflected in financial reportingPrepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules during month-end closeIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and automation as we continue to scalePerform ad hoc financial analyses and reporting to support operational and investment decisionsOwn the accuracy and integrity of portfolio financial data, proactively identifying issues and driving them to resolution Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within real estate, property management, fund accounting, or a REITStrong understanding of property accounting principles and month-end close processesExperience reconciling and consolidating financial information from multiple external sourcesExperience working with residential real estate portfolios, preferably single-family rentalsFamiliarity with REIT accounting and financial reporting is preferredExperience with Yardi, AppFolio, Sage, or similar accounting software is a plusAdvanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial analysisExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring monthly deadlinesStrong communication skills and confidence working with internal stakeholders and external partnersHighly analytical with exceptional attention to detailComfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities evolveExcited to build new processes and help establish a scalable real estate accounting function How We Work Our values show up in how we work: we take ownership, stay curious, communicate clearly, use resources wisely, treat people fairly, and aren’t afraid to challenge how things have always been done. At Roots, we're committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We firmly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, enhancing the quality of our work and the strength of our team. Join us and be part of an inclusive environment where every perspective is valued. Powered by JazzHR qejMswyjiT