Property Accountant

stafffinancialgroup; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative, team-oriented محیط

Job summary

Staff Financial Group is seeking a Property Accountant to support property accounting for multi-family and commercial properties in Atlanta, GA. The role covers AP/AR, general ledger, reporting, and cash management, partnering with property managers and auditors to ensure accurate financials.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of real estate accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel/Word skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of property management or real estate accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial data for accuracy and timeliness
• Review and oversee vendor invoices in accounts payable system
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Monitor cash balances and update weekly for accuracy
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements on cash or accrual basis
• Analyze budget variances and provide variance explanations
• Assist with year-end audits and documentation
• Serve as a financial partner to property managers and stakeholders

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Property Accountant

Who:

A growing real estate management organization is seeking a Property Accountant to provide accounting support for multi-family and commercial properties.

What:

Oversee property accounting, vendor invoice processing, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and cash management.

Where:

Atlanta, GA – onsite role supporting multiple properties.

When:

Hiring immediately to manage property accounting and reporting functions.

Why:

This role ensures accurate property financials, supports property managers, and provides actionable insights for investors, lenders, and internal stakeholders.

Salary:

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Job Summary:

The Property Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records for multiple properties, preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and analyzing financial data. This role partners with property management, asset management, and external auditors to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review financial data for accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting guidelines (lender, investors, partners)
• Review and oversee vendor invoices in accounts payable system
• Provide guidance to accounts payable staff on general ledger coding and payroll allocation
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Monitor cash balances and update weekly for accuracy
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements on cash or accrual basis
• Analyze budget variances, financial statement abnormalities, and provide variance explanations
• Maintain supporting schedules for fixed assets, insurance, taxes, etc.
• Assist with year-end audits and documentation
• Serve as a financial partner to property managers and internal/external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting or related degree
• 2–3 years of property management or real estate accounting experience, multi-family housing preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Attention to detail, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

Property Accountant in Atlanta, GA managing property financials, AP/AR, general ledger, reporting, and cash management for multi-family properties.