Senior Property Accountant

About the Role

Arlington Properties is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join our accounting team in Birmingham, AL. This role offers an experienced accounting professional the chance to lead a team, manage the financials of a growing multifamily portfolio, and collaborate closely with ownership, lenders, and operations leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of 3–4 property accountants
• Own monthly financial reporting and analysis for owned and third-party managed communities, including assets in development
• Prepare and review monthly operating statements for the managed portfolio
• Support external reporting to lenders and owners, including quarterly compliance, annual audits, and tax requests
• Assist in cash flow forecasting for distributions and capital contributions
• Lead transitional accounting for assets entering or exiting management, from setup through final financials
• Support accounting systems maintenance and project/system implementations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 10+ years of related experience (public accounting and industry background preferred; real estate a plus, not required)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Excellent communication skills, with regular interaction with investors, lenders, third-party advisors, and executive leadership
• Proactive, self-starting mindset that thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

This role is based in our Birmingham corporate office and is a full-time, exempt position.