Senior Property Accountant

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Property Accountant to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of financial reporting for a portfolio of properties. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, real estate or property accounting experience, and a proactive mindset focused on accuracy, process improvement, and business partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts
• Record and analyze accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting workpapers
• Review rent rolls, tenant billings, CAM reconciliations, and lease-related accounting activity
• Partner with property managers and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Assist with annual budgets, year-end audit support, and tax preparation processes
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting deadlines
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting accuracy
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on best practices when needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, with property or real estate accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel
• Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or similar property management software experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Skills:

• Commercial real estate, multifamily, or mixed-use property accounting experience
• CAM reconciliation experience
• Audit support experience
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions
• CPA or CPA track is a plus

Why This Role Is Exciting:

• Opportunity to own accounting for a dynamic property portfolio
• High visibility with finance and operations leadership
• Collaborative team environment with growth potential
• Chance to help improve processes and drive operational excellence
• Exposure to a stable and evolving real estate business