Senior Property Accountant

SENIOR PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT & FINANCIAL ANALYST

Department: Accounting Reports To: Chief Financial Officer FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

An established commercial real estate company is seeking a Senior Property Accountant & Financial Analyst to support the accounting and financial reporting for a large and growing portfolio of commercial properties. This position is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements, reviewing tenant billing, analyzing income statement and balance sheet activity, maintaining supporting schedules, and collaborating with property management, AP/AR staff, and ownership. The ideal candidate will bring strong property accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to identify issues, improve processes, and communicate financial information clearly.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements for multiple commercial properties. Review income statements to confirm expenses are properly classified and variances are identified and explained. Analyze balance sheet accounts, including prepaid expenses, accruals, capitalizable assets, amortizations, and supporting schedules. Maintain amortization, reconciliation, and financial analysis workbooks. Review tenant billing to confirm charges are complete, accurate, and properly supported. Partner with Property Managers to resolve billing discrepancies, coding issues, tenant questions, and unusual activity. Oversee and review accounts payable and billing activity to confirm transactions are properly approved and recorded in the correct period. Prepare documentation and schedules for year-end tax preparation. Estimate and accrue property tax liabilities and property insurance expenses. Coordinate annual property tax and property insurance payments. Analyze cash flow to support ownership, management, and property-level decision-making. Review vendor W-9 status and assist with annual 1099 preparation. Assist with onboarding new property portfolios, including opening balances, tenant schedules, recurring charges, and purchase or sale accounting. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and documentation. Help train and support accounting staff on procedures and accounting standards. Assist the CFO with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Four to seven years of property accounting experience. Commercial real estate accounting experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accruals, reconciliations, financial statements, and property-level reporting. Advanced Excel skills with the ability to maintain and improve complex workbooks. Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and property management or accounting systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple properties, deadlines, and competing priorities. Able to work independently while collaborating with accounting, property management, and ownership teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Recruiters of Prosper (GRN)