Property Accountant

Cherry Bekaert

Gaithersburg, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Portfolio Accounting, Property Management, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Retail, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Gaithersburg, Maryland
POSTED
4 days ago

Property Accountant

Real Estate | Maryland | Hybrid

Cherry Bekaert is partnering with a well-established, growth-oriented real estate firm to identify a Property Accountant to join its expanding accounting team.

Position Overview:

The Property Accountant will be responsible for full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of real estate assets, including retail and mixed-use properties. This role offers a mix of month-end close, financial reporting, and operational accounting, with visibility into property performance and business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle accounting for assigned property portfolio
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis
  • Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Coordinate with property management teams on operating results, CAM reconciliations, and tenant activity
  • Assist with audit requests and year-end close activities
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

Qualifications

  • 2–10 years of accounting experience, preferably within commercial real estate or property management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field)
  • CPA or CPA-track is a plus, not required
  • Experience with property accounting concepts (CAM, reconciliations, lease accounting, etc.) preferred
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/property management systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar)
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills

 

 

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