Property Accountant - Owned Assets

Overview

This role applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare general and standard journal entries, assist in budget development, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information for entry into financial statements and accounting reports; prepare appropriate journal entries for the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing the basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling amounts.
• Review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents; research and resolve discrepancies as necessary.
• Perform bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit; make mortgage payments and distributions; ensure accuracy.
• Maintain and coordinate accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to support expenditure control.
• Analyze and review accounting and financial resources for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings, including budgets and expenditures related to local, state, federal, private funding, contracts, grants, and other corporate financial and accounting transactions.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial transactions, providing requested research data and information, and answering questions needed to complete the audit in a timely manner.
• Communicate with on-site and other property managers to support pre-close and close activities, answer questions, provide assistance, and help ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time client and reporting.
• Complete financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analyses, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or a financial setting, including demonstrated application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Employment history demonstrating an accounting and financial background sufficient to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Proactive, self-directed, highly motivated, with strong time management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs to complete required reports.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with financial and property management systems (Yardi, One Site, etc.).
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance best practices and relevant laws and regulations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000.
• Additional compensation:
  • Corporate positions: may be eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
  • Onsite property positions: may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
• Robust benefits offered:
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits, with low (free basic) employee medical costs for employee-only coverage.
  • Generous paid time off: new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays; plus birthday off after 1 year of service; additional vacation accrued with tenure.
  • For onsite team members: onsite housing discount at managed communities available subject to discount and unit availability.
  • 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
  • 401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
  • Paid parental leave and lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
  • Charitable giving program and benefits.
  • Benefits for full-time employees; for union and prevailing wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Location

• This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska.
• Team members work in an office or a remote work environment.
• Travel: Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary to accomplish responsibilities.
• Job demands may require long periods of sitting.

Closing Date

Anticipated closing date: November 26, 2026. This date may be subject to change based on evolving business needs.