Senior Property Accountant

Senior Property Accountant (Contract) - Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Property Accountant Consultant to join our team and support a growing real estate portfolio. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with deep experience in property management accounting, CAM reconciliations, and Yardi.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties.
• Complete full cycle accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger maintenance.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide commentary to asset management and leadership teams.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure accuracy of all financial data.

• Lead annual CAM (Common Area Maintenance) and operating expense reconciliations for commercial properties.
• Review leases to ensure accurate interpretation of expense recovery clauses.
• Prepare tenant CAM statements and support property managers with tenant inquiries.
• Collaborate with property management teams to forecast and budget CAM expenses.

• Partner with property managers, asset managers, and leadership to support operational and financial goals.
• Respond to auditor requests and assist with year-end audit processes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of property accounting experience, preferably in commercial real estate.
• Strong Yardi experience required.
• Proven expertise in CAM reconciliations and lease interpretation.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and…