Property Accountant

TBG | The Bachrach Group is partnered with one of the most prominent CPA firms in Texas on their search for a PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of general ledger / full cycle accounting and financial reporting experience within real estate, financial services or public accounting. A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or any related field is required as well as hands-on experience with Yardi. CPA or parts passed is highly preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Accounting & Recordkeeping—

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records for assigned properties, including general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation
• Record and review property-level transactions, ensuring proper coding and compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes for assigned portfolios
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, tenant billing, and cash management activities as needed

Financial Reporting—

• Prepare and distribute timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial performance and prepare variance analyses comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts
• Provide financial reporting and ad hoc analyses to property managers, asset managers, clients, and senior leadership
• Assist in preparing ownership and lender reporting packages

Account Reconciliations—

• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, general ledger accounts, security deposits, tenant receivables, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data
• Maintain supporting documentation for all reconciliations and audit requirements

Budgeting & Forecasting—

• Collaborate with property management teams to develop annual operating budgets and capital expenditure budgets
• Assist in preparing financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and operating plans
• Monitor budget performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements

Compliance & Internal Controls—

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, lease agreements, management agreements, and regulatory requirements
• Support annual audits, tax preparation processes, and other compliance-related activities
• Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist with property tax reporting, sales/use tax compliance, and other real estate-related financial obligations

Portfolio & Client Support—

• Serve as a financial resource to property management teams and clients
• Respond to client inquiries regarding financial performance, accounting transactions, and reporting requirements
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA designation or CPA candidacy preferred.
• Experience managing financial reporting for multiple properties and ownership structures.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling and data analysis) including property management and accounting systems such as MRI, RealPage, AppFolio, Entrata, or similar platform.
• Hands-on working knowledge of Yardi is a must and 7 years of property accounting experience.
• Familiarity with commercial, residential, retail, office, industrial, or mixed-use property accounting.

For additional details and the next steps, please send your resume to:

ajmartinez@bachrachgroup.com

Location: Houston – Galleria

Schedule: FULLY ONSITE

Salary: $90,000 - $98,00 DOE

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