Senior Property Accountant

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Property Accountant to support a portfolio of multi-family and commercial properties in Glen Allen, Virginia. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing general ledger activity, and guiding the monthly close process with a high level of precision. The ideal candidate brings strong property accounting expertise, works confidently in Yardi, and can manage competing priorities while delivering reliable reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day general ledger activity for an assigned group of multi-family and commercial properties, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Lead the month-end close cycle, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and review of financial results.
• Prepare and maintain property-level financial statements and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting needs.
• Analyze account activity to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and maintain the integrity of financial data across the portfolio.
• Cook up with property management and operational teams to gather financial information, clarify activity, and support budget-to-actual reviews.
• Ensure accounting records comply with established policies, reporting standards, and property-specific requirements.
• Support audits and other reporting requests by organizing documentation and responding to financial inquiries in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in property accounting, preferably supporting multi-family and commercial real estate portfolios.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, accrual-based accounting, and month-end close procedures.
• Hands-on experience using Yardi software in a property accounting environment.
• Able to prepare reconciliations, investigate variances, and produce accurate financial reports.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and controls related to real estate operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines effectively.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in property accounting.
• Experience with Yardi software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Property accounting expertise.
• Confidence in Yardi software.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Reliable reporting skills.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

$80,000 - $100,000 USD Per Year

Schedule

Ongoing

Location

Glen Allen, VA