Senior Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:  Property Level Accountant II

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTS TO: VP of Accounting

JOB SUMMARY:   The Property-Level Accountant II is responsible for the accurate preparation and completion of monthly operating financial statements for a portfolio of individual properties. This role supports the financial integrity of each property by ensuring timely reporting, precise cash tracking, and compliance with established accounting policies and procedures. The ideal candidate brings strong property management accounting experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

VALUES MODELED: All employees are expected to find ways to bring our core values to life every day by being: Driven, Enthusiastic, Team Player and Humbly Confident. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare and complete monthly operating financial statements for 5–8 individual properties
• Track and reconcile cash activity, including receipts and disbursements
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations
• Ensure timely payment and monitoring of critical expenses, including mortgages and insurance
• Work closely with Property Managers to provide critical information for financial reporting.
• Calculate, record, and monitor key accruals and prepaid expenses
• Maintain accurate general ledger records within property management accounting software
• Support audits, internal reviews, and management inquiries as needed
• Collaborate with property management and operations teams to resolve accounting issues, pre close, and close activities.
• Other job functions as necessary to assist with accounting of properties.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  

• 4–6 years of property management accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Working knowledge of property management accounting software
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

COMPETENCIES 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

Productivity

• Dependability - Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals: completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. 
• Integrity - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. 
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

• Analytical/Reasoning - Synthesizes basic and varied information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data and make recommendations. 
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods. 
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. 
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly. 

Job Skills 

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. 
• Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. 
• Job Knowledge - Exhibits competency in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively. 
• Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date. 

Teamwork 

• Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communication; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses interpersonal and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. 
• Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relationships; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts. 
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Collaborative Leadership - Builds relationships; handles conflict in a constructive manner; works with employees to resolve issues. 
• Achievement-Oriented Leadership - Identifies challenges and addresses them directly; sets an example

TRAVEL

Travel is not required for this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job duties, qualifications, work environment, and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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