Property Accountant
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Property Accountant to manage the financial activities of a real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, experience with property management accounting, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day property accounting functions for assigned properties.
- Prepare and maintain general ledger accounts and journal entries.
- Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Monitor rent collections, tenant charges, and owner distributions.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
- Coordinate with property managers regarding financial matters and reporting.
- Assist with audit preparation and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Property Accountant or similar accounting role.
- Strong knowledge of property management accounting and real estate financial reporting.
- Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, AP/AR, and month-end close.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with property management systems such as Yardi, AppFolio, RealPage, Rent Manager, or similar is preferred.