Property Accountant

This is a remote position.

About The Role We're looking for a detail-oriented, client-focused Property Accountant to manage the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of assigned properties. This is a client-facing role — you'll serve as the primary liaison between the accounting team and property management, so excellent communication skills are a must. The ideal candidate is confident leading either Commercial or Residential accounting and brings hands-on experience with Yardi and/or Real Estate Accounting.

Requirements What You'll Do

• Accounts Payable & Cash Management
• Review and verify invoices posted to AP for accuracy and reasonableness; recommend corrections to vendor, amount, or property coding as needed
• Process weekly AP check runs, ensuring adequate cash is available while reserving funds for upcoming payroll and mortgage obligations
• Process and record mortgage payments ahead of due dates to avoid late fees
• Process bi-weekly payroll transfers accurately and on schedule
• Process multi-family Grubb invoices promptly upon receipt from the corporate controller
• Anticipate and project property-level cash flow, proactively flagging upcoming cash needs to management

Bank & Account Reconciliation

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and maintain accurate, up-to-date cash balances across all property accounts
• Complete lender draws accurately and on time

Accounts Receivable

• Reconcile the monthly aged accounts receivable delinquency report
• Track miscellaneous AR items through to collection and proper accounting treatment
• Identify past-due receivables and consult with property management on collection issues and potential write-offs

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Perform month-end entries and accruals (tax, insurance, and other unrecorded liabilities)
• Review, reconcile, and correct monthly property reports as needed — including Rent Roll, Deposit Summary, Aging Receivables, Aged Payables, and Income Summary
• Prepare accurate, GAAP-compliant monthly trial balances, balance sheets, budget comparison reports, and supporting schedules within required deadlines
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for lender requirements
• Support year-end tax reporting and annual audits as needed

Client & Team Communication

• Submit financials for review to property management and the accounting supervisor, incorporating feedback promptly
• Respond to property management inquiries and requests in a timely, professional manner
• Ensure sign-off is obtained from the Financial Manager or SVP Accounting on AR aging, AP aging, balance sheet, budget comparison, and all bank reconciliations

Key Deadlines You'll Own

• Task Deadline
• Payroll transfers Set up Wednesday if received before 5pm EST; otherwise completed by 10am EST Thursday
• AP check run batch selections Sent to AP staff by noon EST Thursday
• Mortgage payments Before applicable late fees apply
• Grubb invoices Processed within 48 hours of receipt
• Bank reconciliations Completed by the 18th (for a 16th close)

What We're Looking For Strong communicator — comfortable acting as the direct point of contact between accounting and property management

Yardi experience and/or solid Real Estate Accounting background

Working knowledge of GAAP Ability to manage multiple deadlines across AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations without sacrificing accuracy

Comfortable operating independently and confidently across either Commercial or Residential property accounting

Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to cash flow planning

Availability during normal EST business hours, with flexibility as needed

Why Join Us This role offers real ownership over a property portfolio — you'll be the accounting expert your properties rely on, with clear processes, defined deadlines, and a supportive escalation path through your Financial Manager and SVP Accounting.