Property Accountant

We Search People; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Full benefits package

Job summary

We Search People seeks a knowledgeable real estate accounting professional to act as the financial expert for a portfolio of commercial properties. You will produce monthly reporting, manage budgets, and ensure accurate cash flow and reconciliations. Strong CPA, real estate experience, and MRI/Yardi proficiency are required.

Hybrid role based in Dallas with in-office training during the first 90 days, then up to 2 days of remote work based on performance. Competitive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (four-year).
• 3+ years in real estate and/or public accounting.
• Strong MRI and/or Yardi experience.
• High proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for institutional owners and asset managers.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash for the assigned portfolio.
• Reconcile CAM, straight-line rent, and balance sheet items.
• Monitor debt covenant reporting deadlines and submissions.
• Prepare and review monthly accruals and journal entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations, fixed asset listings, and depreciation schedules.
• Track tenant upfit allowances via Excel and job costing software.
• Support budget preparation with property managers.
• Oversee personal property tax listings and sales/use tax monitoring.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Excel

Job description

The Role

You’ll serve as the financial expert for a designated portfolio of commercial properties, working closely with property managers, lease administrators, and asset managers to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing monthly financial reporting packages for institutional owners and asset managers
• Managing budgets, forecasts, and cash for your assigned portfolio
• CAM reconciliations, straight-line rent entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitoring debt covenant reporting deadlines and preparing required submissions
• Preparing and reviewing monthly accruals and journal entries
• Bank reconciliations, fixed asset listings, and depreciation schedules
• Tracking tenant upfit allowances via Excel and job costing software
• Supporting budget preparation in collaboration with property managers
• Personal property tax listings and sales/use tax monitoring

What They’re Looking For

• CPA required
• Degree in Accounting (four-year)
• 3+ years in real estate and/or public accounting
• Strong MRI and/or Yardi experience
• High proficiency in Excel
• Strong communicator, team player, detail-oriented
• Dallas-based — first 90 days in office for training, then up to 2 days WFH based on performance

Compensation

Competitive, based on experience. Hybrid schedule. Full benefits package.