Property Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Property Accountant to support the financial operations of one of our well-established clients in the Sacramento region. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working across multiple properties or portfolios, and brings strong analytical, reconciliation, and communication skills.

The Property Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate property-level financial records, supporting property managers with timely reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls, lease terms, and accounting standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful operational improvements while supporting a collaborative, team-centered department. You will be eligible for a generous benefits package and every other Friday off. Pay-$85,000-$95,000 and 100% onsite in downtown. Parking is paid by the employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage property-level accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, reviewing financial statements, and completing month-end close tasks.
• Reconcile bank accounts, property operating accounts, security deposit accounts, and balance sheet schedules; research and resolve discrepancies promptly and accurately.
• Prepare and review CAM reconciliations, rent rolls, tenant ledgers, and other property-specific financial reports.
• Support billing activities including rent charges, escalations, tenant bill-backs, lease-driven adjustments, and other recurring or ad hoc invoicing requirements.
• Review and code vendor invoices, ensuring proper GL allocation, documentation, and compliance with internal controls and property management policies.
• Monitor and track capital projects, fixed assets, and property-level budgets; prepare cost allocations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and audit requests.
• Partner with property managers, asset managers, and leadership to provide timely financial insights and support operational decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvements, SOP development, and automation initiatives within the accounting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within property management, real estate, or multi-entity environments.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with property management or ERP systems such as Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, QuickBooks or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated reliability, efficiency, and commitment to high-quality work.