Senior Commercial Property Accountant

Goodwin Recruiting

Newport News, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Dental Insurance, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Leadership, Leasing, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mail Processing, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Organizational Skills, Past Due Accounts, Portfolio Accounting, Problem Solving Skills, Property Management, Real Estate, Real Estate Software, Reconciliation, Rental Listings, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Newport News, VA
POSTED
Today
Commercial Real Estate

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Property Accountant with experience supporting both Commercial and Mixed-Use real estate portfolios. This role will be responsible for full-cycle property accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting support, and collaboration with property management teams to ensure accurate financial operations across multiple assets.

The ideal candidate has strong real estate accounting knowledge, experience working with multiple entities/properties, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of Commercial and Mixed-use properties
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and supporting schedules
  • Perform bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and journal entries
  • Review and post accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
  • Handle CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, and lease-related accounting for Commercial assets
  • Prepare and analyze rent rolls, delinquency reports, and security deposit reconciliations for all properties
  • Assist with annual budgets, forecasting, and year-end audit preparation
  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
  • Coordinate with Property Managers regarding financial performance, accruals, and operational expenses
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
  • Support ownership and leadership teams with ad hoc reporting and financial analysis
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • 3+ years of Property Accounting experience required
  • Experience supporting both Commercial and Mixed-use real estate portfolios strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of lease structures, CAM reconciliations, and property financial reporting
  • Experience with real estate accounting software such as Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, RealPage, or similar
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Experience
  • Experience with mixed-use portfolios
  • Exposure to owner reporting and investor financial packages
  • Familiarity with budget preparation and audit coordination
  • Commercial and Mixed-use property management
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Bonus potential
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off and holidays
  • Growth opportunities within a stable and expanding real estate organization

About the Company

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