Property Accountant

Property Accountant – Commercial Real Estate Accounting

• Location:
  
  Greensboro, NC
• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• Industry: Real Estate / Property Management / Accounting

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Property Accountant to support a portfolio of commercial real estate assets. This role is responsible for full-cycle property accounting, including financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and tenant-related accounting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career accounting professional with an interest in real estate and property management financials.

Our Client is a fully integrated builder and developer with decades of experience delivering high-quality hospitality, retail, office, industrial, multifamily, and residential projects. As both owner and builder, they develop, construct, lease, and manage their own properties with a strong focus on quality, accountability, and long‑term value.

• Perform full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Reconcile bank accounts, tenant ledgers, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet accounts
• Maintain general ledger activity and journal entries
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
• Process rent rolls, tenant billing, and CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Partner with property managers to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare year‑end audit schedules and support external audits
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
• Support and maintain property accounting systems (MRI, Sage 300 CRE, etc.)
• Research and analyze tenant and property‑related transactions
• Assist with ad‑hoc accounting projects and reporting

• 0–3 years of accounting experience (commercial real estate experience preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team‑oriented mindset with a proactive approach

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE and/or MRI software preferred
• Familiarity with accounting systems, general ledgers, and reconciliations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (required)