Senior Property Accountant

Role Overview

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for assigned entities, including variance analysis and supporting schedules.
• Manage monthly close responsibilities for assigned properties and entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Review and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, reserves, prepaid expenses, accruals, intercompany balances, and restricted cash accounts.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries and recurring accounting transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile reserve and escrow activity in accordance with lender, investor, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with accounting for rental assistance programs, tenant ledger adjustments, and subsidy-related transactions.
• Prepare audit, tax, and financial compliance workpapers for assigned entities.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and financial forecasting processes.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, operational inefficiencies, and process improvement opportunities and work collaboratively to implement solutions.
• Assist with training and mentoring accounting staff on accounting procedures, workflows, and Yardi processes.
• Serve as a backup resource for other accounting team members as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Property Management, Asset Management, Compliance, and other departments to ensure financial accuracy and operational alignment.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of accounting controls, standardized procedures, and workflow efficiencies.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience required, preferably in property management, real estate, affordable housing, or multi-entity accounting environments.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager or similar property management/accounting software strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities