What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Accountant position at Agree Realty Corporation?
Property Accountant
This position is responsible for supporting the property level reporting and analysis function of the accounting department. Primary responsibilities include a focus on real estate and lease accounting matters across the existing real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, fundamental accounting knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively with professionals across the organization. This position will report directly to the Director of Property Accounting and will collaborate across the organization and most regularly with Property Management, Lease Administration, Due Diligence, Corporate Accounting and Finance.
What you will do:
- Prepare and maintain lease- and tenant-related accounting workpapers including straight-line rent calculations and reconciliations of receivables, prepaids, and accruals.
- Conduct variance analyses over rental income and operating revenues and expenses providing insights and commentary.
- Research information relevant to the evaluation of operating lease receivables collectability.
- Support the monthly close process by assisting in the preparation of revenue accruals for tenant recoveries related to common area maintenance costs (CAM), real estate taxes, and insurance.
- Review and analyze CAM, real estate taxes, and insurance reconciliations to ensure accurate billing and tenant communications.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Property Managers, Lease Administrators, Due Diligence, and Property Tax teams to resolve property-specific accounting related issues.
- Collaborate with Senior Accountants on the review of CAM, real estate taxes, and insurance recovery setup of new leases in MRI Accounting Software.
- Prepare work papers for quarterly reviews and annual audits as assigned.
- Perform ad hoc analysis involving data reconciliation, lease interpretation, and financial reporting to support decision making and operational efficiency.
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in Business, Accounting or related fields
- 1-year experience in staff accountant role preferred
- Real Estate/Property Management experience preferred but not required
- Experience with MRI Accounting Software preferred but not required
- Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Why Agree Realty?
Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) is a high-growth Real Estate Investment Trust based in Royal Oak, MI. We are primarily engaged in the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading retail tenants. As of September 30, 2025, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of 2,603 properties, located in all 50 states and containing approximately 54 million square feet of gross leasable area.
We offer our team members generous compensation and benefits packages that include:
- 100% company-paid monthly health insurance premiums for team members and dependents
- 100% company-paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance premiums for team members
- Simple IRA retirement plan with 3% company match
- 3 company-provided lunches per week and a well-stocked café and coffee bar
- Onsite fully equipped gym and locker rooms
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Our team feels at home working in our brand new award-winning modern office building furnished with a generously stocked café, state-of-the-art auditorium, outdoor balcony, and open-area collaboration workspaces. Our Culture Committee creates opportunities for team members to connect through fitness classes, volunteering, internal competitions, events, happy hours, and dedicated groups, like our Women’s Insight Network.
To apply for the role, Please Visit: Workforcenow/ADP
For additional information about our company, please visit: https://agreerealty.com/
Agree Realty Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.