Property Accountant

Property Accountant

$70,000–$75,000 | Hybrid (3 days remote / 2 days onsite)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a mission-driven non-profit organization in Irving, TX to hire a Property Accountant. This role offers strong upward mobility, with a clear path to Accounting Manager as the organization transitions its property accounting function from an outsourced model back in-house.

This position is responsible for full-cycle property accounting, including financial reporting, general ledger oversight, accounts payable, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in GAAP, hands-on property or real estate accounting experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting for assigned property portfolios, including income, expenses, and general ledger activity.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting packages.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of bank accounts, escrows, reserves, and tenant ledgers.
• Review and process invoices and vendor payments in accordance with internal controls.
• Utilize and optimize RealPage Financial Suite (GL, AP, Financial Reporting) to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis; partner with Finance and Housing leadership to provide actionable financial insights.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and affordable housing regulations (HUD, LIHTC), including oversight of restricted funds and reserves.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Support the transition of accounting operations in-house, including validation of opening balances and process documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and cross-functional collaboration initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2 years of progressive accounting experience in property or real estate accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and property-level financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with RealPage required.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.

If you are seeking long-term growth with a stable, mission-driven non-profit organization, we encourage you to apply.

Apply directly or email your resume to: Amy.Rhine@LHH.com