Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to oversee the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for a portfolio of individual properties. This role is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of assigned properties through accurate financial reporting, cash management, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and adherence to established accounting policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of property management accounting experience, strong knowledge of property-level accounting, and the ability to independently manage multiple properties and competing deadlines. This individual will serve as a key accounting partner to Property Managers and internal stakeholders, providing financial insight, resolving complex accounting issues, and supporting pre-close and month-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and complete monthly operating financial statements for a portfolio of 5–8 individual properties.
• Oversee and reconcile cash activity, including receipts, disbursements, and property-level cash balances.
• Perform and review monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Monitor and ensure the timely payment and accurate recording of critical property expenses, including mortgages and insurance.
• Partner closely with Property Managers and operational teams to provide accurate financial information and support property-level decision-making.
• Calculate, record, and monitor key accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records within property management accounting software.
• Lead and support pre-close and month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
• Analyze financial statements and account activity to identify discrepancies, trends, and potential issues.
• Research and resolve complex accounting discrepancies and property-level accounting issues.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Support audits, internal reviews, and management inquiries by providing requested financial information and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assist with process improvements and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of property accounting processes.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members as needed.
• Perform additional accounting and property-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of property management accounting experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of property-level accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience managing accounting for multiple properties or a portfolio of assets.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
• Working knowledge of property management accounting software.
• Ability to independently manage multiple properties, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Property Managers, operations teams, and senior leadership.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies

Accounting & Financial Expertise

• Property-level accounting
• Financial statement preparation and analysis
• General ledger accounting
• Bank and account reconciliations
• Cash tracking and management
• Accruals and prepaid expenses
• Journal entries
• Pre-close and month-end close
• Financial reporting
• Audit support
• Accounting research and problem-solving