Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Property Accountant to join a real estate property and facilities management team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and brings a strong foundation in property accounting operations. The role will contribute to core accounting activities, improve financial processes, and support accurate reporting across a diverse property portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for assigned properties, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare cash deposit records, post journal entries, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.

• Contribute to month-end close tasks, including expense review, accrual support, and account analysis.

• Review depreciation activity and help maintain accurate fixed asset and depreciation schedules.

• Assist with common area maintenance and other property-related reconciliations, while supporting audit, tax, and insurance reporting needs.

• Work across multiple legal entities and property accounts, maintaining organized records and consistent accounting practices.

• Partner with team members to strengthen workflows, document procedures, and improve operational efficiency.

• Support process enhancement initiatives, including accounting automation efforts and system-related improvements.

• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to colleagues by sharing knowledge and encouraging best practices within the accounting team.

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including substantial hands-on work in property accounting.
• Proven background in a multi-entity accounting environment within real estate or property management.
• Required experience using Yardi; proficiency with the platform is essential for success in this role.
• Strong Excel capabilities, including the ability to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and support reporting.
• Solid understanding of month-end close, accrual accounting, general ledger activity, and expense reporting.
• Experience preparing or reviewing depreciation entries and maintaining depreciation schedules.
• Familiarity with CAM reconciliations, audit support activities, and other property-related accounting functions.