What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant - Property Management position at NorthPoint Search Group?
Senior Accountant - Property Management
Who: An organized and results-driven accounting professional with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or comparable work experience.
What: Manage financial reporting, reconciliations, AP/AR, and cash management for a portfolio of multifamily properties.
When: Immediate full-time opportunity.
Where: Washington, DC.
Why: Join a respected and rapidly growing property management company offering career advancement, training, and comprehensive benefits.
Office Environment: Collaborative, team-oriented, and mission-driven workplace.
Salary: Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
Position Overview:
The Staff Accountant will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for a portfolio of 15–18 properties. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and effective collaboration with property management teams and leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly financial reports for an assigned portfolio.
Post journal entries including reclasses, accruals, amortization, and capitalization.
Reconcile bank accounts and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
Manage ACH and wire requests, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash management.
Calculate management fees, owner distributions, and funding requests.
Review AR balances and ensure reporting accuracy.
Analyze and explain financial statement variances.
Provide accounting support to property management staff and resolve Yardi issues.
Assist with audit schedules and coordinate requests.
Submit financial information to lenders, investors, and government agencies.
Ensure timely debt service payments and reserve requests.
Maintain accurate accounting records and files.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP and property accounting practices.
Proficiency with Yardi or similar property management/accounting systems preferred.
Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.
Employee referral program, awards, and recognition.
Career advancement opportunities.
