Property Accountant

Blank Family Communities; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Blank Family Communities is seeking a Property Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for our manufactured housing portfolio. You will ensure accurate financial recordkeeping, timely reporting, and GAAP adherence, serving as a key financial resource for community operations.

You will collaborate with the Controller and regional teams to maintain data integrity, monitor NOI, and support decision-making with clear variance analysis and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with a background in property management or real estate.
• Proficiency in Rent Manager or comparable property management software (Yardi, RealPage, AppFolio).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and property management regulatory requirements.
• Experience with rent roll accounting, tenant ledgers, and community-level financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned communities and corporate entities.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP and property management reporting standards.
• Support lender, investor, and regulatory reporting requirements, including debt covenant tracking.
• Assist with year-end audits, tax preparation, and timely filing coordination.
• Maintain accurate Profit & Loss statements for each community and ownership account.
• Monitor revenues, expenses, and net operating income, flagging variances with analysis.
• Oversee rent roll accounting, tenant ledgers, security deposits, and collections tracking.
• Process accounts payable and receivable with proper coding of invoices and vendor contracts.
• Maintain records for community-level capital expenditures and repairs & maintenance.

Skills

Budget forecasting

Financial analysis

GAAP compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Rent Manager

Yardi

RealPage

AppFolio

Job description

The Property Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations supporting the manufactured housing portfolio. Reporting to senior accounting leadership, this role ensures accurate financial recordkeeping, timely reporting, and adherence to GAAP and property management standards. The Property Accountant serves as a key financial resource for community-level operations, working collaboratively with the Controller and operations teams to maintain the integrity of financial data and support sound decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned communities and corporate entities.
• Ensure all accounting activities comply with GAAP and property management reporting standards.
• Support lender, investor, and regulatory reporting requirements, including debt covenant tracking.
• Assist with year-end audits, tax preparation, and timely filing coordination.
• Maintain accurate Profit & Loss statements for each assigned community and ownership account.
• Monitor revenues, expenses, and net operating income, flagging variances and providing supporting analysis.
• Partner with regional and community managers to support operational efficiency and financial accountability.

Resident & Community Accounting

• Oversee rent roll accounting, tenant ledgers, security deposit compliance, and collections tracking.
• Process accounts payable and receivable with accuracy, ensuring proper coding of invoices, vendor contracts, and resident billing.
• Maintain accurate records for community-level capital expenditures and repairs & maintenance.

Cash & Budget Management

• Monitor operating accounts, reserve funds, and escrow accounts in accordance with state and lender requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets across assigned communities.
• Contribute to financial forecasting and variance analysis for ownership and property management leadership.
• Support cash flow modeling for acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing activities as needed.
• Work closely with community managers and regional leadership to strengthen financial understanding and on-site accountability.
• Provide timely, accurate financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Maintain clear and organized documentation in support of audits, reviews, and internal controls.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with a background in property management, real estate, or manufactured housing preferred.
• Proficiency in Rent Manager or comparable property management/accounting software (e.g., Yardi, RealPage, AppFolio).
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and property management regulatory requirements.
• Experience with rent roll accounting, tenant ledgers, and community-level financial operations.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with operations and leadership teams.
• High ethical standards and integrity in managing resident funds, security deposits, and reserve accounts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Continually required to sit, walk, and stand.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk and hear.
• Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard.
• Occasionally required to lift, push, or carry items up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• On-site work attendance is required.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses (approved in writing by ownership).
• For full-time employees: health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, sick time, holidays, employee assistance programs (EAP), and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and our hiring decisions are based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications relevant to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, medical condition, or any other factor protected by law.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.