Senior Property Accountant

About the role

Under direct supervision from the Assistant Controller/Manager, responsible for accounting duties of a complex nature in support of accounting functions for a portfolio of properties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting including journal entry calculation and posting, accruals, balance sheet account analyses, and bank reconciliations.
• Interact closely with internal and external clients, responding timely and accurately to inquiries.
• Complete full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial real estate properties.
• Prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial/accounting activities and all financial statements and reporting.
• Provide a high level of customer service to property managers and clients associated with the portfolio.
• Participate in the development of new process improvements and train new employees as needed.
• Work closely with the Controller/Assistant Controller on day-to-day functions.
• Mentor and develop newer accounting team members to ensure growth and cross‑training within the department.
• Review reports prepared by other property accountants to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist property managers with budget preparation.
• Assist property managers with CAM reconciliations or be responsible for completing CAM reconciliations and calculating/posting monthly/quarterly CAM true‑up entries.
• Assist with client audits by providing requested documents and answering questions.
• Provide internal audit samples for SOC1 audit.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions.
• Partner with property managers to ensure financials are accurate and delivered timely, directly impacting client satisfaction.
• Ensure all expenses, receipts, distributions, funding requests, and other accounting transactions for the period are accurately recorded.
• Review and audit financial information to ensure compliance with established procedures and accounting principles.
• Respond to and resolve issues and requests from property management teams and clients; research open accounting issues, recognize potential issues/conflicts, and implement solutions.
• Participate in budget and forecasting functions for the assigned property portfolio.
• Participate in accounting consulting assignments for clients and assist in the on‑boarding and transition of properties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of previous accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with a computerized ERP system required; experience with Yardi or MRI system a plus.
• Experience with full‑cycle accounting and the preparation of financial statement packages.

Skills

• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations.
• Works effectively in a team environment through collaboration and partnership.
• Customer service oriented with an aspiration to succeed with the client in mind.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve effectively by offering solutions to resolve issues.
• Ability to read and understand complex documents such as lease agreements and property management agreements.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work schedule.
• Annual department‑wide morale/recognition event and team building events.
• Comprehensive benefits package.