Property Accountant

Thornhill Properties Incorporated is a family-owned, full-service property management and commercial real estate brokerage firm serving the greater Baltimore area since 1986. The company manages over 90 commercial, mixed-use, and residential properties, providing services that range from sales and leasing to maintenance, management, and detailed financial reporting. Thornhill emphasizes proactive property management, supported by on-site managers available 24/7 and a skilled maintenance team.

The firm uses state-of-the-art software to monitor all aspects of property management, billing, and collections, ensuring properties are well maintained and clients receive superior service. Commercial clients rely on Thornhill for high occupancy rates, responsive maintenance, and strong tenant relationships.

The Property Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Baltimore, MD. This position is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of commercial, mixed-use, and residential properties, including preparing and reviewing financial statements, recording journal entries, and maintaining general ledgers. The role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank and tenant accounts, and supporting accurate billing, rent collections, and CAM reconciliations.

The Property Accountant will collaborate closely with property managers and leadership to produce timely financial reports, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. This role also includes assisting with audit requests, improving accounting processes, and providing clear financial insights to support proactive property management.

• Strong foundation in Accounting and Finance, with the ability to apply GAAP principles in a property management environment.
• Experience preparing and analyzing Financial Statements and supporting Financial Reporting for multiple properties or entities.
• Proficiency in recording and reviewing Journal Entries (Accounting) and maintaining accurate general ledgers.
• Comfort working with property management or ERP/accounting software, and strong skills in Excel and other standard office tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CPA or progress toward CPA) are a plus.
• Detail-oriented approach, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with property managers, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Experience in real estate or property management accounting is preferred.
• Experience providing customer service and responding to inquiries from clients and vendors regarding invoices, account balances, payments, and other accounting-related matters.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of general accounting experience; property management or real estate development experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills
• Organizational, time management, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion
• The willingness to learn and use new computer programs/applications

• Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, Friday 8:30 to 2 PM, with a paid lunch hour
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave and paid holidays
• Employer sponsored health care with paid contributions