Property Accountant

Description

This position is responsible for managing financial records, ensuring compliance with

accounting standards, and providing accurate financial analysis to support operations and

decision-making. This role collaborates across departments to enhance financial performance,

improve efficiency, and streamline processes while consistently modeling the organization’s

purpose, values, and standards.

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports for assigned real estate properties.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review and reconcile year-end tax adjustments with balance sheet accounts.

• Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, and timely payment.
• Generate tenant invoices, rent increase letters, and monthly billing statements.

• Support budgeting and forecasting by analyzing historical data and trends.
• Prepare annual budgets and multi-year financial projections.
• Monitor cash flow, assist with projections, and initiate transfers as needed.

• Prepare and analyze CAM reconciliations and review lease terms for accuracy.
• Communicate overages or shortages to tenants.

• Prepare and file monthly sales tax reports.
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation to external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, loan requirements, and reporting deadlines.

• Account for construction projects using Yardi Job Cost module.
• Support team members with accounting system inquiries.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes and internal controls.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations
• Real estate/property accounting knowledge (including CAM and lease analysis)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of compliance, controls, and confidentiality

• Effective time management and prioritization
• Strong organizational skills and process management
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Critical thinking and problem resolution
• Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze financial information
• Adaptability in a changing environment

• Strong collaboration and teamwork across departments
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Emotional intelligence and professionalism
• Customer service orientation with internal and external stakeholders

• Integrity:
  Acts with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in all financial practices.
• Excellence:
  Strives for high-quality, accurate work and continuous improvement in processes.
• Team:
  Collaborates effectively across teams and supports shared organizational objectives.
• Respect:
  Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and inclusivity in all interactions.
• Accountability:
  Takes ownership of results, meets commitments, and delivers consistent performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 1 year of accounting or finance experience (real estate/property management preferred)
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or equivalent)

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