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Property Accountant

Vaco

Lexington, KY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Balance Sheet, Billing, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, English Language, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Hair Styling, Journal Entries, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Mortgage, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Rentals, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
1 day ago
Property Accountant

Position Overview

An Entry-Level Property Accountant supports the accounting team in managing the financial operations of a portfolio of real estate properties. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with monthly reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and property management requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with monthly close processes, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts for assigned properties
  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements for individual properties
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including tenant billing and rent tracking
  • Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accurate financial data
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities for property portfolios
  • Analyze financial data and investigate variances or discrepancies
  • Prepare documentation for audits and tax filings
  • Ensure timely payments of expenses such as mortgages, taxes, and vendor invoices
  • Work closely with property managers and operations teams to resolve financial issues
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 0-2 years of accounting experience (internship or entry-level acceptable)
  • Basic understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
  • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, RealPage is a plus)
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
Preferred Skills
  • Knowledge of property management or real estate accounting
  • Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Key Competencies
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Accountability and teamwork
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .
Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

About the Company

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Vaco

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.vaco.com/

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