Property Accountant

LHH is partnering with a well-established real estate investment and property management organization to identify a Property Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties.

This role will collaborate with property management, asset management, and corporate accounting teams to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, tenant accounting, vendor payments, cash management activities, and operational accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience working in a multi-entity environment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, vendor payments, and ACH transactions.
• Maintain vendor records and assist with compliance-related documentation and reporting requirements.
• Assist with tenant billing activities, operating expense recoveries, and other recurring property accounting functions.
• Process and review cash receipts, account activity, and tenant account reconciliations.
• Assist with collection efforts and resolve tenant accounting discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and support cash management activities across multiple entities.
• Monitor daily cash transactions and assist with treasury-related processes and banking administration.
• Support financial reporting, month-end close activities, and internal control procedures.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and other special accounting projects.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accounting operations are running efficiently and accurately.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience supporting property, real estate, or multi-entity accounting environments preferred.
• Understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, cash management, and general accounting principles.
• Experience with property management or real estate accounting software preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Team-oriented approach with a willingness to support broader accounting and operational initiatives.

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive and above-average benefits program
• Opportunity to work with a growing real estate platform
• Exposure to multiple areas of accounting and financial operations
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Career growth and development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking exposure to property and operational accounting within a growing organization. The role offers a blend of transactional accounting, financial reporting support, and cross-functional collaboration while providing visibility into various aspects of real estate and property operations.