Senior Property Accountant

Senior Affordable Housing Accountant

Location: Tigard, OR (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $33.00 - $39.00 per hour

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Affordable Housing Accountant to oversee key accounting functions supporting a multifamily affordable housing portfolio. This role is responsible for financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end close, budgeting support, audit coordination, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings strong property accounting experience, a collaborative leadership style, and expertise working within affordable housing programs and subsidy regulations. Experience with Yardi property management software is highly preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys mentoring team members, improving processes, and contributing to the success of a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities for assigned property portfolios, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Review and oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes.

• Coordinate affordable housing audits and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements.

• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating processes.

• Assist with implementing accounting policy updates and process improvements.

• Establish and communicate monthly accounts payable payment schedules.

• Conduct spot audits of bank reconciliations and other accounting processes.

• Manage accountant access to banking platforms and financial systems.

• Prepare agendas and support departmental meetings.

• Mentor, train, and support accounting staff on complex accounting matters and operational best practices.

• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development of accounting team members.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

• Affordable housing or housing subsidy accounting experience required.

• Minimum of five years of experience with Yardi property management software strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Details: $33.00 to $39.00 per hour

Search managed by: Austin Pellissier

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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