Property Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations for an assigned group of commercial properties, keeping financial records complete, accurate, and current.
• Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, tracking accruals and prepaids, and reconciling key accounts on schedule.
• Produce monthly financial statements and ownership reporting packages for each property within the portfolio.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial data.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, working closely with internal support staff to ensure timely processing and proper recording.
• Administer tenant invoicing for rent and recoverable charges, and complete periodic reconciliations related to property expenses.
• Maintain lease-related accounting records, including rent roll information and straight-line rent calculations.
• Partner with property managers to prepare annual budgets, update forecasts, and analyze variances between actual results and plan.
• Assist with year-end close activities by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external accounting and tax partners.

Requirements

• Experience in property accounting, preferably supporting commercial real estate portfolios.
• Strong understanding of general ledger management, accrual-based accounting, and month-end close procedures.
• Proficiency with Yardi and the ability to work effectively with property accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and owner reporting accurately.
• Familiarity with tenant billing, lease accounting, and rent-related calculations.
• Ability to collaborate with property managers and internal accounting staff in an onsite team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, and 3+ years of relevant experience in property accounting. A CPA certification is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Property Accounting
• General Ledger Management
• Accrual-Based Accounting
• Month-End Close Procedures
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Reconciliation
• Tenant Billing
• Rent Accounting
• Lease Accounting
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Accounting Discrepancy Resolution

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 12 Days Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays

Pay

$65,000 to $95,000

Schedule

Onsite Position