Senior Property Accountant

Senior Property Accountant | Real Estate Investment & Property Accounting Jobot Job is hosted by: Howard Santos Salary: $70,000 - $97,000 per year A bit about us We are a privately held real estate investment and management organization focused on acquiring, operating, and enhancing a diverse portfolio of commercial and income-producing properties. Our team combines financial expertise, operational excellence, and strategic investment management to create long-term value for investors, tenants, and stakeholders. With a collaborative, team-oriented culture, we empower employees to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact. We are committed to professional growth, continuous improvement, and providing opportunities to work on sophisticated real estate assets alongside experienced industry professionals. Why join us Own a Diverse Real Estate Portfolio Take ownership of the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial properties and investment entities, giving you direct visibility into the performance of high-value assets. Expand Beyond Traditional Property Accounting Gain exposure to investment accounting, lender reporting, investor reporting, capital projects, cash management, and entity-level accounting responsibilities. Make a Strategic Impact Partner closely with operations teams, finance leadership, lenders, investors, and external auditors while helping drive accurate reporting and sound business decisions. Work on Complex Accounting Challenges Utilize your expertise in GAAP, reconciliations, CAM recoveries, lease accounting, and financial analysis to solve meaningful accounting issues and improve processes. Job Details Join a growing real estate investment and asset management organization seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to support a diverse portfolio of commercial and investment properties. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with operations, finance, lenders, investors, and external partners while contributing to financial reporting, portfolio performance, and process improvement initiatives. Position Summary The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for overseeing accounting and financial reporting activities for an assigned portfolio of properties and related investment entities. This position plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, analyzing property performance, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities Property Accounting Maintain accurate accounting records and financial reporting for an assigned portfolio. Review and interpret financial agreements, ownership structures, and reporting requirements. Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash activity, reserve balances, and other key financial metrics. Review and approve invoices and vendor payments in a timely manner. Collaborate with property operations teams to resolve accounting issues and discrepancies. Analyze tenant accounts, lease activity, and occupancy-related transactions. Review and reconcile operating expense recoveries and common area maintenance (CAM) calculations. Monitor capital project expenditures and reserve account activity. Investment & Entity Accounting Record and reconcile equity investments, capital contributions, and distributions. Manage intercompany transactions and cash movements between related entities. Reconcile investment balances and ownership interests. Assist with management fee calculations and investment reporting. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. Review bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items. Prepare monthly financial packages and variance analyses. Investigate and resolve accounting issues in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Assist with lender, investor, and management reporting requirements. Quarterly & Annual Responsibilities Prepare quarterly financial statements and supplemental schedules. Complete recurring compliance and reporting requirements. Support annual audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests. Assist with the preparation of financial statements and note disclosures. Review tax-related work products prepared by external service providers. Process Improvement & Team Support Apply GAAP principles to resolve accounting and reporting issues. Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies. Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analyses. Mentor and support junior accounting staff. Assist with review of accounting workpapers and supporting documentation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3+ years of accounting experience; real estate or property accounting experience preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with ERP, accounting, or CRM systems preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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