Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Location: Portland, OR (PDX)
Target Salary: $70,000

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support financial operations across a portfolio of properties. This role goes beyond transactional accounting and requires a hands-on, investigative approach-reviewing discrepancies, identifying root causes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cash activity and reconciliations for assigned properties
• Review, analyze, and post transactions within General Ledger (GL)
• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activity (data entry handled by support staff)
• Evaluate transactions and determine proper accounting treatment, including accrual decisions
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues (e.g., misapplied charges, incorrect allocations)
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and ensure accuracy across systems
• Work within multiple third-party accounting systems
• Ensure all financials are completed accurately and deadlines are consistently met

Example Work Scenarios

• Research and reclassify expenses incorrectly charged to the wrong property or account
• Analyze prior transactions to identify patterns or additional inaccuracies
• Collaborate with internal teams to correct financial data and improve processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Equivalent property accounting or full-cycle accounting experience will be considered
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and GL processes
• Experience reviewing (not just entering) AP/AR transactions

Ideal Candidate

• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of work
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Naturally curious and willing to dig into discrepancies rather than just process transactions
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines