Property Accountant

About the role

The Property Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting of a portfolio of properties, including all rental transactions, month-end closing, general ledger account analysis, reconciling interfund accounts, reconciling bank accounts, performing internal audits, preparing audit schedules and other related accounting duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties, including all revenue, expense, and general ledger activities
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and variance analyses
• Complete month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring adherence to established deadlines and reconciling schedules
• Prepare and submit required financial reports to lenders, regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders
• Oversee accounts receivable functions, including tenant billing, subsidy postings, and rent collections
• Reconcile tenant sub-ledgers and ensure alignment with the general ledger
• Review and post rent payments, including electronic and check-based transactions (e.g., Yardi Checkscan)
• Monitor tenant accounts and aging reports; research and resolve discrepancies
• Track resident move-outs and ensure accurate, timely processing of security deposit refunds in compliance with regulations
• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
• Prepare and post journal entries with clear documentation and audit trails
• Ensure financial data integrity across systems and reports
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and internal controls, as well as affordable housing regulations (e.g., LIHTC, HUD, or other applicable programs)
• Perform periodic internal audits to assess accuracy and compliance
• Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors during annual audits
• Ensure internal financial statements align with audited financial statements
• Partner with Property Management and Leasing teams to ensure accurate rent rolls, occupancy data, and billing
• Produce and present financial statements and other key reports to Housing Development team for new properties
• Collaborate with Asset Management on financial performance, budgets, and operational insights
• Provide financial data and support for grant reporting, lender compliance, and regulatory submissions
• Serve as a key accounting liaison to Property Management and provide guidance or training on financial systems (e.g., Yardi)
• Monitor property-level cash flow and ensure proper recording of intercompany transactions
• Aid in identifying cash needs, funding requests, and operational variances
• Support budget tracking and financial performance analysis
• Contribute to process improvements and system efficiencies within the accounting function
• Maintain organized and complete financial records and documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 1-2 years’ accounting experience, preferrable in property or affordable housing accounting
• Strong understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of double-entry accounting, financial statement preparation and account analysis
• Strong understanding of monthly close procedures

Qualifications

• Required: Proven ability to follow directions and work independently. Proven ability to efficiently reconcile balance sheet accounts. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to create various financial reports, identify unusual activities, and propose corrections. Knowledge of tax credit, HUD, SFHA. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Yardi Voyager (or similar property management/accounting software).
• Prior experience contributing to audits
• Preferred: Knowledge of residential property management, building, systems, and housing quality standards. Knowledge of asset management functions. Knowledge of report writing.