Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage the financial operations of our property management portfolio. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and providing financial insights to support sound business decisions.

General Accounting

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely recording of financial transactions, including month-end and year-end close activities, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank, trust, and security deposit accounts and prepare accurate financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for individual properties and the overall portfolio.

Property Accounting

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including tenant rent collection, CAM charges, late fees, vendor payments, and property-related expenses.
• Track, allocate, and reconcile CAM charges, utilities, operating expenses, property taxes, and insurance payments across properties and tenants.
• Maintain property accounting records and trust accounts in compliance with applicable regulations.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Assist with annual budget preparation, budget-to-actual variance analysis, CAM reconciliations, and year-end tenant billing adjustments.
• Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for property managers, ownership groups, and other stakeholders.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, trust accounting regulations, and company policies while maintaining complete documentation and audit trails.
• Support external audits, tax preparation, 1099 filings, and other regulatory reporting requirements.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accounting records within QuickBooks and support the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with property managers, leasing teams, and ownership groups to support financial operations and decision-making.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 2–5 years of accounting experience
• QuickBooks experience
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Property management or real estate industry experience
• Knowledge of CAM reconciliations and commercial lease accounting
• Experience managing multi-property or multi-entity accounting

Core Competencies

• Integrity and discretion with financial and confidential data
• Strong communication skills for interacting with owners, tenants, and vendors
• Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines simultaneously
• Deadline-driven with a high level of accuracy