Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support a growing real estate portfolio. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy across high-volume transactions, and work independently while collaborating closely with the Comptroller and Asset Management team. The role focuses heavily on accounts payable activity while also supporting revenue posting, cash activity, and month-end accounting for multiple properties.

Responsibilities:
• Process a high volume of monthly disbursements, including vendor payments, utility invoices, and recurring property-related checks across a large residential portfolio.
• Maintain accurate rent roll activity and support financial administration for approximately 400 units, ensuring transactions are recorded completely and on time.
• Post revenue and cash receipts for owned properties and assist with co-payment and related income activity for additional sites.
• Communicate with property partners and other external contacts to address payment questions, resolve account issues, and keep records current.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing entries, reviewing accrual-based activity, and reconciling general ledger balances tied to property operations.
• Partner regularly with the Asset Management department and the Comptroller to provide financial information and support ongoing property performance tracking.
• Use Yardi and advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, to analyze data, organize reporting, and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy.
• Manage a varied workload with strong attention to detail, prioritizing deadlines effectively while identifying and correcting discrepancies independently.• Prior experience in property accounting, preferably supporting multi-tenant or residential portfolios.
• Proficiency with Yardi software in a property accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, cash posting, general ledger activity, and accrual accounting.
• Experience supporting month-end close and preparing or reviewing account reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to use VLOOKUPs and pivot tables effectively.
• Ability to stay organized while handling multiple transactions, deadlines, and priorities at the same time.
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with landlords and internal business partners.
• Self-directed approach to work with the ability to manage responsibilities independently and maintain a high level of accuracy.