Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing real estate portfolio in Nashville, Tennessee. This is a Contract position focused on maintaining accurate records, producing timely reporting, and helping ensure the financial health of multiple residential properties. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activity for a portfolio of approximately 8 to 10 apartment communities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.
• Examine and approve accounts receivable and accounts payable entries prepared by onsite teams before posting them to the accounting system.
• Coordinate weekly payment processing while preserving accurate disbursement controls and organized payment records.
• Verify proper account coding, complete data entry, and maintain supporting documentation in a clear and compliant manner.
• Investigate financial results against budget expectations and share meaningful variance insights with stakeholders.
• Perform recurring reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and system-generated reports to confirm completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare monthly financial packages and distribute reporting to the appropriate internal and external contacts.
• Complete year-end reporting support, including 1099 documentation and Schedule B preparation.
• Partner with external auditors by assembling requested schedules and responding promptly to audit-related questions.
• Deliver responsive service and clear communication to property teams, vendors, and other business partners.• Experience with property accounting or multi-entity accounting in a real estate, property management, or related environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation.
• Proven ability to complete bank reconciliations and identify discrepancies with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple properties and recurring deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reporting, reconciliations, and transaction review.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with managers, auditors, and external contacts.