Property Accountant

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The following attributes are desirable for job success: High level of integrity and professionalism; strong attention to detail; excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills; advanced Excel proficiency; ability to work independently and under pressure; strong problem-solving skills; strong sense of urgency; dependable and detail-oriented; and ability to work effectively with Accounting, Property Management, Leasing, owners, vendors, and residents.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Property Accountant's primary responsibility is to provide timely and accurate accounting information for the managed portfolio while serving as an accounting resource between the Accounting Coordinators and Accounting Manager. Responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of property and resident accounting information, with additional responsibility for leasing data entry, tenant ledger maintenance, lease-related accounting, move-ins and move-outs, and complex resident account issues.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Property & Resident Accounting

• Prepare and/or assist with financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, year-end close, and audit preparation.

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of property accounting information in Rent Manager.

• Research and resolve complex AR, AP, general accounting, and resident account discrepancies.

• Review tenant balances and maintain accurate tenant ledgers.

• Process approved resident charges, credits, payments, reallocations, and account adjustments.

Leasing & Lease Accounting

• Perform leasing data entry, including lease entries, move-ins, move-outs, recurring charges, deposits, prorations, and other lease-related financial information.

• Maintain accurate tenant ledgers based on executed lease terms and approved changes.

• Coordinate with Leasing and Property Management to ensure lease and resident account information is accurate and complete.

• Handle special requests relating to resident charges, credits, balances, and ledger corrections.

Accounting Operations

• Assist daily cash management duties, including deposits, cash receipt logs, and posting cash to AR subledgers.

• Assist with preparing and processing AP invoices through Rent Manager and resolve discrepancies.

• Assist with required 1099/1096 filings and year-end reconciliations.

• Maintain supporting documentation for financial statements, reconciliations, and audits.

Senior-Level Support

• Serve as a technical resource to Accounting Coordinators and assist with complex accounting issues.

• Assist with training, coverage, and process improvement in collaboration with the Accounting Manager.

• Work closely with Property Management and Leasing to identify and resolve accounting and resident account issues.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience; residential real estate/property accounting 

• Strong knowledge of financial statements, and tenant ledgers, AR, AP, and reconciliations.

• Rent Manager experience preferred; advanced Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills required.

• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Education: Associate’s Degree or higher; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

Job type: Full-time