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Senior Property Accountant

Robert Half

Senior Property Accountant:

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Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced real estate environment? We are seeking a Senior Property Accountant to take a leading role in managing the financial operations of a dynamic property portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strong technical accounting skills with business partnership, process improvement, and portfolio-level insight.

In this role, you will help ensure the financial health of a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties , delivering accurate reporting, driving month-end close, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and partnering closely with property management and leadership teams. If you are proactive, analytical, and passionate about real estate accounting, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
  • Analyze operating results, variances, and budget-to-actual performance
  • Partner with property managers and asset managers to support financial decision-making
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
  • Review CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, rent rolls, and lease-related accounting, where applicable
  • Support annual budgets, reforecasts, and audit requests
  • Monitor cash activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reserve balances
  • Assist with process improvements and implementation of best practices across the accounting function
  • Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on portfolio accounting matters

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of property accounting experience, preferably in commercial or residential real estate
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
  • Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
  • Proficiency in ERP or property management/accounting systems such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, AppFolio, or similar platforms
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple xhyhwjd properties, deadlines, and priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA or CPA-track preferred
  • Experience with CAM, lease administration, or multifamily accounting
  • Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff
  • Exposure to budget preparation, forecasting, and audit support

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work with a growing and high-performing real estate organization
  • Visible role with strong cross-functional collaboration
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Career growth potential within a stable and evolving finance team
  • Chance to make a direct impact on portfolio performance and operational success

Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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