Accountant Property Management

Accountant for Property Management and Associated Businesses

Location:

in-person, Uptown Phoenix

Hours:

Full-Time

Company Description

Desert Dimensions Properties is a rapidly growing Phoenix-based real estate brokerage specializing in serving buyers, sellers, landlords, and investors, including both residential and commercial markets. The company is committed to exceptional service and is built on a foundation of accountability, integrity, and fostering a positive, productive team environment.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site Accountant role located in Phoenix, AZ, supporting our fractional CFO. The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements and reports, performing journal entries, overseeing intercompany transactions, generating statements for property owners, and managing day-to-day accounts receivable and payable. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with relevant financial and industry regulations and standards.

Requirements

• minimum 3+ yearsbookkeepingexperience with mastery of Quickbooks Enterprisebookkeepingplatform (Quickbooks Certification a plus) and managing intercompany books
• strong understanding of accounting andbookkeepingpayable/receivable principle
• hands‑on experience with preparing spreadsheets and presentation materials, compiling data and data entry, budgeting and forecasting
• experience working with real estate and/or property management and Appfolio or similar platform a plus

Must-have Skills

• experienced and comfortable with automation and implementing new automation services as they become available
• future/growth-oriented outlook - this is a fast‑paced environment, the ideal candidate will thrive in times of growth and change
• impeccably organized, detail oriented, and working efficiently with a high degree of accuracy and independence - enthusiasm for independent research and problem‑solving
• mastery of time management and discernment when prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and stay on track
• ability to identify issues with tasks, processes, or systems, and present potential solutions
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• ability to handle customer service interactions with assertiveness, tact, and professionalism
• 40 hours/week, must be able to work during office hours (M-F 8:45am-5:00pm, with a daily unpaid lunch break) - this is an in‑office position

Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may shift as we grow, but generally include

• Reconciling multiple accounts monthly and performing double entrybookkeepingand maintaining accurate records for audit purposes
• AR/AP transfers (paying vendor invoices, posting tenant rent payments and other revenue, etc)
• Creating and sending monthly Owner Statements/processing payments to owners
• Short-term rental taxes (TPT)
• Property End of Management
• Maintaining cash flow spreadsheet (templated)
• Intercompany transfers
• Processing agent commissions and employee payroll bi‑monthly
• Bookkeeping‑related research requests
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and governmental accounting standards

Annual/as‑needed

• Oversee 1099 preparation
• Year‑end owner reporting and end of year financial reports
• Annual audit of insurance policies and vendors
• Generate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements