Property Accountant

Overview

We are a growing full service commercial real estate company looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Property Accountant to manage the full-cycle accounting for our portfolio of multifamily & commercial properties. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, executing month-end closes, and ensuring strong internal financial controls.

You will work closely with leadership and directly oversee the day-to-day data entry and workflows of a remote Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk.The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of property accounting experience, thrives in a small business environment, possesses deep knowledge of property management software, and is capable of managing financial workflows independently.

As a Property Accountant, you’ll keep property financial records accurate, timely, and ready for review. You’ll manage general ledger activity, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance while partnering with colleagues to support sound financial decisions.

Your impact

Reliable property reporting helps stakeholders understand financial performance and make informed decisions.

Duties

• Prepare journal entries, financial statements, and regulatory reports using accrual accounting and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, corporate bank activity, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger balances; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, account analysis, and financial report writing and interpretation.
• Maintain accounting records and financial compliance; assist with tax work, and regulatory compliance.
• Use accounting software and spreadsheets to analyze data, including Microsoft Excel functions; help improve processes and mentor colleagues as appropriate.

Experience

• Accounting and finance experience, including general ledger accounting, double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, financial and payroll accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, AppFolio, financial software; experience with Excel data analysis is required.
• Familiarity with corporate accounting, corporate finance, financial management, property accounting, asset management, and financial analysis.
• Relevant experience in areas such as public accounting, non-profit or governmental accounting, financial services, private equity, LIHTC, securities law, wills, trusts and estate law, or regulatory reporting is preferred, not required.
• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail; able to apply accounting concepts, reconcile accounts, and communicate findings clearly.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person