Senior Property Accountant

Senior Property Accountant – Metro Area

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to oversee financial reporting and accounting operations for a portfolio of multifamily properties.

This key role involves managing full-cycle accounting functions, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and supporting property management teams.

Reporting to a Finance Leader, the Senior Property Accountant plays a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, facilitating audits, and providing insightful analysis to optimize property performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple third-party multifamily properties, including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end close processes by preparing journal entries, accruals, and reviewing general ledger details to ensure accuracy.
• Perform bank statement reconciliations timely, researching and resolving outstanding items to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with property managers to verify expense coding, rent roll reporting, and accrual submissions are completed correctly and promptly.
• Calculate and ensure depreciation accuracy in accordance with U.S. GAAP, maintaining fixed assets reconciliations.
• Review income statements and balance sheets, conducting variance analyses to identify discrepancies and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute owner report packages efficiently and on time to support transparency and decision-making.
• Generate and analyze special reports as needed by management and property owners to support strategic planning.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during annual audits and tax filings, ensuring compliance and smooth processes.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities at the property level to assist in financial planning.
• Manage cash flow reporting and fund distributions, ensuring timely debt payments and capital calls.
• Review aged payables for accuracy and efficiency, approving payments in alignment with company policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with property operations and support teams to meet organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 4–6 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in real estate or property management.
• Proficiency with Yardi property accounting software strongly preferred; experience with RealPage or MRI acceptable.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, especially as it applies to real estate accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external owners.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to receive and apply professional feedback constructively.

If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional with real estate experience ready to take on senior responsibilities, we encourage you to apply. Join a dynamic organization where your expertise will contribute directly to property performance and financial success.

Apply today to advance your career in property accounting and be part of a team committed to excellence in real estate finance.

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