Senior Property Accountant Job in Houston, TX

Senior Property Accountant

A well-established real estate organization is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join its accounting team. This role will oversee the financial reporting and accounting activities for a portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring accurate financial statements, tenant billing, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate will have property accounting experience, a strong understanding of real estate financials, and the ability to manage multiple properties while partnering closely with property managers, asset managers, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial, retail, industrial, or office properties
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual property financial statements
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Analyze income statements and balance sheet activity and investigate variances
• Prepare and review tenant billings, CAM reconciliations, and operating expense recoveries
• Reconcile bank accounts, property operating accounts, and escrow accounts
• Monitor and record fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts
• Review lease agreements and ensure proper accounting treatment
• Prepare work papers and schedules for external auditors and tax professionals
• Partner with property managers to analyze property performance and operating expenses
• Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, and property transitions as needed
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies