Senior Property Accountant

Overview

This role involves serving as a Senior Property Accountant responsible for the financial integrity and reporting accuracy across a portfolio of multifamily properties. The position requires close collaboration with Community Managers, Regional Supervisors, and the Accounting/Finance team to ensure budgets are maintained and ownership has clear insight into property performance.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for assigned properties, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted performance and provide clear commentary for ownership and leadership
• Prepare timely reporting packages for owners, investors, and lenders as needed
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, including bank reconciliations

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Partner with Regional Supervisors and Community Managers on annual budget development
• Support quarterly reforecasting and monitor performance against budget throughout the year
• Identify trends and proactively flag risks or opportunities to leadership

Accounts Payable/Receivable Oversight

• Review and approve invoices, coding, and vendor payments for assigned properties
• Ensure rent collections are posted accurately and timely in RealPage or comparable software
• Oversee delinquency reporting and support collections processes as needed
• Manage petty cash reconciliation and expense reporting

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with lender, investor, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Support year-end audits and tax preparation with clean, well-documented records
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial files across all assigned properties

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as the financial resource for on-site teams, translating numbers into actionable insights
• Train and support Community Managers on financial best practices and reporting accuracy
• Attend regional and corporate management meetings as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial and employee information

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of property accounting experience, preferably in multifamily housing
• Strong understanding of GAAP and property-level financial reporting
• Proven experience with budget preparation, variance analysis, and month-end close processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of RealPage or similar property management software
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA is a plus but not required
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Quarterly bonus potential tied to financial performance and accuracy
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, pet insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) plan
• 18 paid time off days per year, increasing with tenure, plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Leadership development and skills training opportunities
• Company events and holiday savings program
• Opportunities for career advancement with a focus on internal promotion

Location

Not specified