Property Management Accountant

Job Purpose

Support the accurate financial reporting and day-to-day accounting activities for commercial property portfolios by assisting with month-end close, property reporting, and budget tracking while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Close: Assist with managing the books for property portfolios and corporate entities, including preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable standards.
• Property Accounting & Lease Administration: Support lease administration activities, tenant billings, rent roll accuracy, and the annual CAM, real estate tax, and insurance reconciliation process.
• Month-End & Transactional Support: Participate in the month-end close process by reviewing journal entries, bank reconciliations, accruals, and supporting accounts payable and work order billing activities.
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Support the Controller and property managers with annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to identify and explain financial performance gaps.
• Systems, Process & Team Support: Develop proficiency in Yardi Voyager, assist with improving reporting processes and internal controls, and provide day-to-day support to the accounting team as needed.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: One to three years of related accounting experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management preferred, or three to five years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Accounting Foundation: At least one year of hands-on accounting experience in a professional or progressive organization.
• Microsoft Office & Excel Skills: Proficiency in MS Office with a strong working knowledge of Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Accounting Systems Exposure: Familiarity with general ledger, financial management, or property accounting software; experience with Yardi Voyager/Elevate is a plus but not required.
• General Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using standard business software and tools, including email, document creation, spreadsheets, PDFs, and internet-based systems.