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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Senior Property Accountant
Description
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We are looking for a Senior Property Accountant to join our dynamic real estate accounting team. As a Senior Property Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a portfolio of properties, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting property management teams with financial insights. Your role will include preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reconciling accounts, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. You will collaborate closely with property managers, leasing agents, and external auditors, providing expert guidance on financial matters and helping to optimize property performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. You should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with property management software and a thorough understanding of real estate accounting principles are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our property portfolio and to grow your career within a supportive and professional team.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties
- Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and tenant ledgers
- Manage property budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
- Assist with annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
- Support property managers with financial analysis and reporting
- Process accounts payable and receivable related to property operations
- Maintain accurate records of lease agreements and tenant transactions
- Identify and implement process improvements for accounting efficiency
- Provide training and guidance to junior accounting staff
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of property accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of real estate accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency with property management and accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, QuickBooks)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- CPA or equivalent certification preferred
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How many years of property accounting experience do you have?
- Which property management software are you proficient in?
- Describe your experience with preparing financial statements for real estate portfolios.
- How do you ensure accuracy and compliance in your accounting work?
- Can you provide an example of a process improvement you implemented?
- What is your experience with budgeting and variance analysis?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and multiple priorities?
- Have you worked with external auditors before? Describe your role.
- What strategies do you use to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders?
- Are you a CPA or do you hold any other relevant certifications?
