Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Location: Portland, OR (PDX)
Target Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support financial operations across a portfolio of properties. This role goes beyond transactional accounting and requires a hands-on, investigative approach-reviewing discrepancies, identifying root causes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cash activity and reconciliations for assigned properties
• Review, analyze, and post transactions within General Ledger (GL)
• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activity (data entry handled by support staff)
• Evaluate transactions and determine proper accounting treatment, including accrual decisions
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues (e.g., misapplied charges, incorrect allocations)
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and ensure accuracy across systems
• Work within multiple third-party accounting systems
• Ensure all financials are completed accurately and deadlines are consistently met
  

Example Work Scenarios

• Research and reclassify expenses incorrectly charged to the wrong property or account
• Analyze prior transactions to identify patterns or additional inaccuracies
• Collaborate with internal teams to correct financial data and improve processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Equivalent property accounting or full-cycle accounting experience will be considered
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and GL processes
• Experience reviewing (not just entering) AP/AR transactions

Ideal Candidate

• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of work
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Naturally curious and willing to dig into discrepancies rather than just process transactions
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.