Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is looking for a Property Accountant to support retail property operations and ensure accurate financial oversight across leases, assets, taxes, and reporting activities in Eugene, Oregon. This role works closely with accounting and operational partners to keep property-related records current, meet filing and compliance obligations, and contribute to reliable month-end and year-end results. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee lease-related records by tracking key terms, landlord obligations, property contacts, and maintenance responsibilities to support accurate accounting and compliance.

• Administer rent payments in alignment with lease agreements and maintain lease accounting schedules

• Review occupancy-related charges, complete annual true-up calculations, and resolve discrepancies connected to lease billings and reconciliations.

• Manage fixed asset records by updating property and equipment activity, processing monthly asset accounting tasks, and supporting capital tracking.

• Prepare and review personal property and real property tax documentation, ensuring timely submissions and accurate supporting detail.

• Complete assigned federal, state, and local tax filings on a recurring basis, including related schedules and supplemental reports.

• Coordinate the application, renewal, and recordkeeping of business licenses and permits tied to current locations and new store openings.

• Reconcile monthly transactions related to store sales of specialized permits or passes and maintain proper accounting support for those activities.

• Contribute to period-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with financial reporting, and analyzing fluctuations in property-related balances.

• Support annual audit activities and broader accounting team needs by organizing requested documentation, explaining transactions, and assisting with additional property accounting matters such as repairs, common area maintenance, and lease administration.

• Experience in property accounting, lease administration, or a closely related accounting function.
• Working knowledge of month-end close procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance review.
• Understanding of accrual-based accounting principles and general ledger activity.
• Hands-on experience with fixed asset accounting and maintaining accurate supporting records.
• Ability to interpret lease terms and apply them to rent processing, reconciliations, and compliance activities.
• Familiarity with tax filings, licensing, or regulatory documentation related to multi-location operations is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain detailed records.
• Proficiency in standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for analysis and reporting.