Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to manage the day-to-day and month-end accounting activities for a portfolio of commercial properties in Bellevue, Washington. This onsite role partners closely with property management and accounts payable to deliver accurate financial reporting, maintain strong controls, and support ownership reporting. The position also contributes to budgeting, tenant billing, and year-end accounting processes while helping ensure consistency across property-level financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting operations for an assigned group of commercial properties, keeping financial records complete, accurate, and current.

• Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, tracking accruals and prepaids, and reconciling key accounts on schedule.

• Produce monthly financial statements and ownership reporting packages for each property within the portfolio.

• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial data.

• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, working closely with internal support staff to ensure timely processing and proper recording.

• Administer tenant invoicing for rent and recoverable charges, and complete periodic reconciliations related to property expenses.

• Maintain lease-related accounting records, including rent roll information and straight-line rent calculations.

• Partner with property managers to prepare annual budgets, update forecasts, and analyze variances between actual results and plan.

• Assist with year-end close activities by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external accounting and tax partners.

• Support the implementation of AppFolio by validating financial data and helping establish accounting workflows and setup requirements.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $95,000.

Benefits:

M/D/V

401k

12 days PTO

10 paid holidays

• Experience in property accounting, preferably supporting commercial real estate portfolios.
• Strong understanding of general ledger management, accrual-based accounting, and month-end close procedures.
• Proficiency with Yardi and the ability to work effectively with property accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and owner reporting accurately.
• Familiarity with tenant billing, lease accounting, and rent-related calculations.
• Ability to collaborate with property managers and internal accounting staff in an onsite team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.