Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Location: Miami, FL (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join our growing accounting team in Miami. The ideal candidate will have experience managing the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties and possess strong working knowledge of Yardi. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing monthly financial statements, performing reconciliations, and supporting month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounting for an assigned portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts, tenant security deposits, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and analyze property operating statements and variance reports.
• Record and monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, tenant billings, and cash receipts.
• Assist with CAM reconciliations, tenant reconciliations, and lease accounting, when applicable.
• Coordinate with Property Managers regarding budgets, operating expenses, and financial performance.
• Support annual budget preparation and forecasting.
• Assist with external audits and provide supporting documentation.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3 years of property accounting experience.
• Previous experience in commercial, residential, multifamily, or mixed-use real estate preferred.
• Strong experience with Yardi is required.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with operations and property management teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA-track is a plus.
• Experience with CAM reconciliations, lease accounting, and fixed assets.
• Experience with MRI, Nexus, or other real estate ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience working with multiple entities and property portfolios.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off and company holidays.
• Opportunity for career growth within a stable and expanding real estate organization.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced real estate environment and has the technical expertise to manage property financials while partnering closely with property management teams.