Senior Property Accountant

About the role

The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days in office weekly and 2 days remote work. This role is for individuals who have mastered the responsibilities and skills required to be a Property Accountant and are ready for further professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform all of the responsibilities of a Property Accountant, but for a portfolio of properties that could be more difficult in their owner policies and procedures, have tighter deadlines and/or have accounting functions in more than one software.
• Perform full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of third-party multifamily properties, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage monthly close processes including journal entries, accruals, general ledger review, and preparation of support schedules.
• Effectively complete the timely reconciliation of all assigned bank statements along with research and resolving outstanding items.
• Cooky with property managers to ensure timely and accurate expense coding, rent roll reporting, and accruals.
• Accurately perform monthly depreciation calculations in accordance with U.S GAAP and maintain fixed assets reconciliations.
• Review property-level income statements, balance sheets, and variance analyses for accuracy and completeness.
• Accurately and timely collate, assemble, and distribute all owner’s report packages to appropriate parties.
• Analyze, evaluate, and generate special reports as required by management and owners.
• Effectively communicate with accounting staff, support staff, and on-site associates to ensure all required job functions are completed in a professional and personable manner.
• Manage the liquid assets for properties through the preparation of cash flow reports, distribution of funds, timely debt payments, and initiation of capital calls.
• Review and approve aged payables, allowing timely and efficient payment processing by accounting associates.
• Support the annual audit and tax return processes by liaising with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes at the property level.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in real estate, preferably in multifamily or property management.
• Experience with Yardi property accounting software is highly preferred.
• Experience with RealPage or MRI is acceptable.
• Proficient in lease accounting and property-level budgeting.

Skills

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly as it applies to real estate.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to analyze large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external owners.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with little to no help from accounting managers.
• Ability to receive and apply professional feedback constructively to improve performance and job outcomes.
• Ability to always maintain professional and personable demeanor.

Benefits

This role is offered on a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in office weekly and 2 days remote work.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The role is offered on a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in office weekly and 2 days remote work.

Benefits

This role is offered on a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in office weekly and 2 days remote work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.