Senior Property Accountant

Senior Property Accountant Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Senior Property Accountant to join our team. This role will report directly to the Controller and is responsible for full-cycle property accounting, including complex transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, capital activity, and investor distributions.

This is not a transactional role. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong critical thinking, ownership of financial accuracy, and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently. The candidate should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment and be proactive in improving processes and controls.

Role Mission

To ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting while proactively identifying issues, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Financial Reporting
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; prepare and review journal entries
  • Own full month-end close process with strong self-review and variance analysis
  • Prepare financial statement packages with supporting schedules and explanations
  • Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve issues before review
• Capital & Transaction Accounting
  • Record equity contributions and distributions, including investor allocations
  • Prepare and record acquisition and disposition entries, including gain/loss calculations
  • Prepare Construction Draw Funding entries
  • Understand and account for 1031 exchange transactions
  • Record and track intercompany activity and capital structures
• Accounts Receivable & Tenant Analysis
  • Review tenant ledgers and identify discrepancies, unapplied cash, or missing payments
  • Investigate tenant disputes and reconcile balances with supporting documentation
  • Ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition
• Accounts Payable
  • Oversee AP and AR processes; review entries for proper coding and accuracy
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in AP transactions; perform necessary reconciliations
  • Process recurring financial transactions such as debt service, real estate taxes, and utility payments
  • Calculate and maintain Management/Acquisition Fee schedules
• Property-Level Accounting & Operations
  • Lead CAM reconciliations and validate accuracy of recoveries
  • Ensure lease terms are accurately reflected in financial reporting
  • Monitor property-level financial performance and identify variances
  • Track and record intercompany transactions, wire fees, and bank charges
• Management Fee Calculation Billing & Tracking
  • Calculate and prepare management fees in accordance with PM agreements
  • Ensure accuracy of fee structure and the supporting calculations across managed entities
  • Coordinate internal review and approval prior to posting
  • Record and upload management fee charges in Yardi at the property level
  • Maintain supporting documentation for audit and reconciliation purposes
• Debt & Asset Management Support
  • Maintain loan schedules and record financing activity
  • Record deferred financing costs and amortization
  • Support asset management with financial analysis and reporting
• Process Improvements & Controls
  • Identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements
  • Develop and update SOPs to improve accuracy and consistency
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies
• Reporting & Compliance
  • Prepare cash reports and support investor reporting requirements
  • Assist with audits and tax support as needed
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in property accounting or real estate accounting
• Strong proficiency in Yardi (required)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting concepts
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and capital activity
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accountability
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Milestone Timeline

First 30 Days – Integration & Orientation

• Complete onboarding and system training
• Review property financials and identify initial discrepancies
• Understand capital structures and reporting requirements

By Day 60 – Independent Execution

• Own month-end close for assigned properties
• Begin handling capital activity and transaction entries
• Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities

By Day 90 – Ownership & Accuracy

• Fully manage assigned portfolio with minimal oversight
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide explanations
• Support acquisition/disposition accounting

By Day 120 – Strategic Contributor

• Lead complex transactions and reporting
• Improve processes and documentation
• Serve as a key resource to the Controller and team

Benefits

• Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
• Did we mention it's REMOTE?!!

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