What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Property Accountant position at Westminster?
Our company remains guided by its experience and ability to create long-term value in strategically focused markets. We continue to attract the best talent in the industry and remain focused on growing our organization with talented professionals along with our assets. Westminster is stronger than ever, and we stand poised for continued growth with our valued partners. Our mission is to go above and beyond to build thriving communities and exceptional experiences for our residents, guests, tenants, and teams. Our values represent what we strive to achieve every day. Every decision we have to make is guided by the "4 Be's". Be best in class. Be Solution-Oriented. Be Accountable. Be caring.
Senior Property Accountant – Residential Portfolio
Are you ready to take full ownership of the numbers behind a high-impact portfolio of Residential properties? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your precision and insight directly support executive decision-making? If you’re an experienced property accountant looking to make your mark at a company shaping the urban landscape, we want to meet you.
About the Role:
As our Senior Property Accountant, you’ll play a key role in managing the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of mixed-use assets. From journal entries and reconciliations to financial reporting and investor communications, your work will ensure accurate, timely, and strategic financial oversight across our operations.
You’ll collaborate closely with Property Managers, senior leadership, and external partners—bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every task.
Key Responsibilities:
Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career.
We're an equal opportunity at will employer, an equal housing provider, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
Senior Property Accountant – Residential Portfolio
Are you ready to take full ownership of the numbers behind a high-impact portfolio of Residential properties? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your precision and insight directly support executive decision-making? If you’re an experienced property accountant looking to make your mark at a company shaping the urban landscape, we want to meet you.
About the Role:
As our Senior Property Accountant, you’ll play a key role in managing the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of mixed-use assets. From journal entries and reconciliations to financial reporting and investor communications, your work will ensure accurate, timely, and strategic financial oversight across our operations.
You’ll collaborate closely with Property Managers, senior leadership, and external partners—bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every task.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly G/L close and prepare all journal entries for assigned properties
- Perform and review bank reconciliations; analyze and reconcile balance sheets
- Compile accurate financial statements and provide reporting for Controller review
- Manage monthly and quarterly property-level reporting
- Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts
- Assist with annual budgets and reforecasts
- Reconcile vendor statements and customer payments
- Track and report on job costs and project-related expenses
- Partner with Property Managers on billing, collections, and variance reviews
- Respond to financial inquiries from executive leadership, investors, and lenders
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3–5 years of property accounting experience, with at least 3 years in real estate
- Experience with mixed-use properties is required; commercial experience a plus
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting best practices
- Proficiency in Excel and property management systems (Yardi strongly preferred)
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision
- A sharp, analytical thinker with a strong grasp of property accounting fundamentals
- Someone who brings urgency, ownership, and accountability to their work
- A self-starter who thrives in a high-performance, team-oriented environment
Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career.
We're an equal opportunity at will employer, an equal housing provider, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
