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Property Staff Accountant

First Housing Corpopration · Lansing, MI, US

Spotted 12h ago

Job details

Pay
$58,000 – $63,000 a year
Work mode
On-site
Level
Staff / principal
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Last confirmed open
Nov 3, 2026
Job description

About this role

Position Summary

The Property Staff Accountant maintains complete and accurate accounting records across properties. This position performs day-to-day property accounting and month-end close activities, prepares monthly financial statements and supporting financial information within established deadlines, and provides accounting support to property personnel.

The Property Staff Accountant researches and resolves routine accounting issues and escalates unusual or significant matters to the Controller.

Cash Receipts and Subsidy Activity

· Record and reconcile property cash receipts and deposit activity, with limited management-company activity as needed.

· Record and reconcile HAP, MSHDA, and other subsidy activity for properties.

· Process tenant account activity, including late charges and bad-debt write-offs, based on information provided by property personnel.

Month-End Close and Property Reporting

· Complete property month-end close tasks within established deadlines.

· Prepare complete and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting financial information for Controller review.

· Reconcile property bank accounts and record necessary adjustments.

· Review accounting activity, research and resolve routine discrepancies, and escalate unusual or significant issues to the Controller.

· Process recurring property-level financial activity.

Property Accounting

Support

· Review and process move-out packages and adjusting property transactions, following up with property personnel to resolve incomplete or inaccurate information.

· Provide accounting support to property personnel, answer routine accounting questions, and work with them to resolve accounting issues.

· Complete assigned year-end and beginning-of-year accounting processes.

Additional Responsibilities

· Assist the Controller with special projects and other ad hoc accounting work as assigned.

Pay: $58,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

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