Senior Property Accountant (contract)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a commercial real estate portfolio in Dallas, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage reporting deadlines, maintain accurate property-level financial records, and partner effectively with property management teams. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to translate financial data into clear reporting for internal stakeholders and property owners.

100% ONSITE in downtown Dallas

Experience with Yardi software is highly preferred

Senior Property Accountant (contract position):

Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounting records for an assigned group of properties, ensuring financial statements, forecasts, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.

• Partner with property managers and lease administration teams to improve reporting quality, resolve discrepancies, and support day-to-day operational decision-making.

• Prepare month-end accounting activity, including accrual entries, straight-line rent adjustments, and general ledger review for assigned assets.

• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts each month, researching variances and correcting issues promptly.

• Track reporting due dates across the portfolio and deliver required financial packages within established timelines.

• Support annual budgeting by compiling financial information, reviewing assumptions, and entering approved budgets into the accounting system.

• Monitor property cash activity, help coordinate funding needs, and ensure time-sensitive payments are processed appropriately.

• Analyze financial information from multiple sources and provide complete, accurate responses to ownership and internal leadership inquiries.

• Assist with tax-related reporting, including personal property tax filings and sales/use tax monitoring for assigned properties.

• Contribute to accounting process consistency by following company reporting standards and assisting with additional assignments from leadership as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

• 7+ years of accounting experience, with prior commercial real estate or property accounting experience strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of general ledger activity, account reconciliation, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and validate financial data efficiently.

• Familiarity with commercial lease concepts and the ability to work effectively with lease administration and property management teams.

• Experience with property accounting platforms such as Yardi or similar systems is preferred.

• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, along with a detail-oriented and team-oriented approach.

• Ability to work on-site in Dallas, Texas during the initial training period, with flexibility for a hybrid schedule based on performance.

Experience with Yardi software is highly preferred