Property Accounting Manager

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to support the financial operations of a real estate property portfolio. This role focuses on property-level accounting, financial reporting, and collaboration with property management and asset management teams
. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, hands‑on real estate experience, and is ready to step into a people‑management role.

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, cash flow reports, and owner/lender reporting packages
• Manage general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations for assigned properties
• Support property managers with budget analysis, variance explanations, and interpretation of financial reports
• Ensure compliance with loan agreements and assist with lender and ownership reporting requirements
• Track job costs, construction draws, and project budgets; assist with project closeouts
• Review and approve accounts payable, accounts receivable, and vendor setup
• Assist with quarterly and annual reporting, budgets, and audit coordination
• Participate in accounting system updates and process improvements (Yardi experience preferred)
• Supervise and support a small team of accounting staff

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA designation required
• Approximately 5+ years of accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on property management or real estate accounting
• Experience preparing property-level financials and working with owners, asset managers, or lenders
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (Yardi or MRI preferred)
• Prior experience leading or mentoring accounting staff is a plus

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.