Senior Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing multi-family residential property management company. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely and accurate month-end close processes, preparing financial statements, supporting budgeting and cash management activities, and partnering with operations teams to enhance financial performance and reporting accuracy.

TITLE: Senior Accountant

REPORTS TO: Controller

JOB STATUS: Full Time, Exempt (Salary)

SALARY GRADE: 6

SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$100,000

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting for an assigned portfolio of residential properties, while also supporting the accounting and financial management of the corporate/property management entity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for an assigned portfolio of multi-family residential properties.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reviews and analyze accounts payable, accounts receivable, tenant receivables, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepares and reviews monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for property ownership groups and internal management.
• Analyzes operating results against budgets and forecasts and investigate significant variances.
• Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Assists with preparation of annual operating budgets, reforecasts, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Maintains fixed asset records and software, including recording additions and disposals.
• Works closely with Property Managers and Regional Managers to provide operational financial support, reporting, and recommendations.
• Prepares and uploads monthly management fee calculations into the accounting system.
• Ensures adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with special projects, process improvements, and financial analysis initiatives.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports annual audits, tax preparation, lender reporting, and ownership reporting requests.
• Identifies opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting efficiency, and system utilization.
• Assists with implementation, optimization, and maintenance of accounting and property management systems.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to accounting team as needed.
• Assists the Controller with additional projects or assignments as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller and CFO.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5 years of accounting experience required; Experience with multi-family residential accounting and property financial reporting preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.
• Experience with property management and accounting software preferred, including systems such as Sage 300, Yardi, AppFolio, TimberScan, MRI, RealPage.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple entities and competing priorities, and meet established deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Demonstrate the company’s core values through professionalism, collaboration, accountability, positivity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive financial, payroll, employee, ownership, and company information.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a standard office environment with low to moderate level of noise.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000