Senior Property Accountant

Overview

• Manage comprehensive accounting operations for a diverse portfolio of properties, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy.
• Perform monthly close processes, generating detailed internal and external financial reports.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Oversee banking transactions, wires, and debt service payments for assigned properties.
• Manage mortgage escrows, reserve accounts, and tenant security deposits with precision.
• Support annual external financial audits and contribute to ad-hoc financial projects.
• Utilize advanced property management software to streamline accounting processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial operations and reporting.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and distribute accurate financial statements for allocated properties.
• Perform daily reviews and updates of banking transactions and reconciliations.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with financial standards.
• Manage monthly wires, debt service payments, and escrow accounts efficiently.
• Conduct bank reconciliations, including tenant security accounts.
• Support month-end close processes and external financial audits.
• Assist with accounting tasks for tax credit residential properties.
• Contribute to process improvements and ad-hoc financial projects.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in property management.
• Proficiency in Yardi software is essential for this role.
• Experience with tax credit residential properties is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and financial reporting tools is required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate effectively with teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.