Real Estate Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Do you like clean reconciliations, accurate financial statements, and the satisfaction of closing the books right? Henssler Property Management is looking for a Property Accountant to support our portfolio of single-family and multifamily properties. 

  Why you’ll like this role

• Breadth of experience: You’ll work across the full real estate accounting cycle: owner distributions, bank reconciliations, cash reports, financial statements, fund tax returns, and audit work. Few early-career roles give you this much range.
• Real client interaction: You’ll meet with property owners every month, so your work is seen and valued, not hidden in a back office.
• Be the go-to expert: You’ll be the Appfolio and Yardi resource for our property managers, which builds skills that are in demand across the real estate industry.
• A team that supports you: Work with colleagues who give feedback, welcome yours, and want each other to succeed.

 

What you’ll do

• Process single-family and multifamily owner distributions
• Meet with property owners monthly
• Complete single-family and multifamily bank reconciliations
• Manage single-family receivables (scan to bank)
• Support property managers in Appfolio and Yardi
• Prepare multifamily cash reports
• Prepare and review multifamily financial statements
• Assist with real estate fund tax returns and audit work
• Take on additional projects as the team grows

 

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid parental leave

Requirements:

 

What you bring

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Strong command of debits and credits, journal entries, and general ledger accounting
• The ability to prepare and review financial statements
• Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting numbers in a way others understand
• A customer-service mindset: you respond promptly, keep your commitments, and stay calm in difficult conversations
• Discretion with confidential information
• Self-motivation, critical thinking, and strong organization

 

Bonus points (not required)

• Property accounting experience
• Familiarity with Thomson Reuters accounting software, Appfolio, or Yardi Voyager