Property Accountant - Vancouver, WA

Property Accountant
Location: Vancouver, WA
Pay: $29-$33/hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Work Location: In-office

We're hiring a Property Accountant to support the accounting functions for a portfolio of client-owned residential and commercial properties. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys detailed financial work, month-end accounting, reconciliations, owner reporting, and working closely with property management teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or property management accounting and be comfortable working with financial statements, general ledger coding, bank reconciliations, and multiple software systems. Experience with AppFolio or similar property management/accounting software is strongly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review monthly financial statement packages for assigned properties
• Complete month-end accounting processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance review
• Review property-level financials, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow activity
• Manage accounts payable for assigned properties, including bill payment review and accurate GL coding
• Prepare owner, lender, and portfolio-related financial reports as needed
• Monitor property cash flow and help ensure funds are available for operating expenses and owner distributions
• Process utility billing charges for applicable properties
• Assist property managers with tenant ledger corrections, financial questions, and accounting-related support
• Support annual budget preparation for assigned properties
• Maintain accurate digital files, reconciliations, reports, and accounting records

What We're Looking For

• 2-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or property management accounting experience
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Comfortable working with multiple software systems
• Experience with AppFolio or similar property management/accounting software strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with property managers, clients, and internal teams
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently

Why Join Us

This is a strong opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to build expertise in property management accounting while working with a supportive team and a defined portfolio. You'll play an important role in keeping financial reporting accurate, helping property managers make informed decisions, and supporting owners with timely, reliable financial information. This role also offers meaningful long-term growth opportunity. As our accounting and property operations teams continue to evolve, we are looking for someone who is not only strong in day-to-day accounting, but also open to growing into a broader leadership path over time. Depending on strengths, interests, and business needs, that path may include people management, team leadership, operational management, or a role that helps bridge accounting, property operations, and process improvement. The right person for this role will be at a point in their career where they are ready to build deeper expertise, take ownership, and grow with the organization.