Property Accountant

Willow Bridge Property Company; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Bridge Property Company in Minnesota is seeking a Property Accountant to join our team. You will prepare comprehensive financial statements, post journal entries, and review the general ledger to keep balance sheets accurate.

This role emphasizes timely delivery of financial packages to regional managers and clients, cash management, and resolving review comments. CPA is a plus, strong Excel and Yardi experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university, or four+ years related experience.
• Minimum of three years related experience; CPA is a plus.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various business documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for complex inquiries.
• Experience with Excel and Real Estate accounting software (Yardi).
• Customer service attitude with ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all aspects of the financial statement package, including journal entries and general ledger review.
• Deliver financial packages to Regional Property Managers, Business Managers and clients.
• Monitor and maintain cash balances.
• Resolve issues and document responses to review comments.
• Review variances in financial statements and explain significant items.
• Prepare management fee calculations and ensure related invoices are paid.
• Complete Inter-Project Account reconciliations bi-weekly.
• Ensure debt, real estate tax, sales tax and owner distributions payments are timely.
• Verify bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Adhere to internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist in property setup/transitions including balance loading and closing entries.
• Set own project deadlines.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA desirable

Tools

Yardi

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1965 by Mack Pogue as Lincoln Property Company, Willow Bridge Property Company is one of the United States’ most respected full-service residential property companies, operating a successful portfolio in 75 markets. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Willow Bridge proudly employs over 5,500 team members, has built over 200,000 apartments and manages 220,000 units for its clients. To learn more, visit willowbridgepc.com.

We create places people want to call home — starting with you.

With decades of proven success, Willow Bridge is a national leader in residential property management and development, active in 29 states and managing more than 230,000 apartment homes across the U.S.

At Willow Bridge, our purpose drives everything we do. Whether you’re launching your career or looking to take the next step, we’re here to support your growth with intention, flexibility, and real opportunities to make an impact.

We’re currently hiring for a Property Accountant — someone who brings fresh thinking, follows through, and knows how to bring people together to get results. We value people who lead by listening, communicate with clarity, and take initiative to find better ways forward. If you're someone who believes in showing up with integrity, working collaboratively, and driving positive change, you’ll feel right at home here.

Let’s grow together at Willow Bridge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all aspects of the financial statement package, including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger review and completion of balance sheet support schedules
• Ensure financial packages are completed and delivered in a timely and accurate manner to Regional Property Managers, Business Managers and clients
• Monitor and maintain cash balances
• Resolve all issues and document response to all review comments generated
• Review variances in financial statements and documents explanation for significant items
• Prepare management fee calculations and ensure related invoices are paid
• Complete Inter-Project Account reconciliations bi-weekly and follows up on open issues
• Ensures all debt, real estate tax, sales tax and owner distribution payments are made in a timely manner and internal schedules are maintained
• Verify bank reconciliation is complete and ensures all reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner
• Adhere to internal accounting policies and procedures
• Verify that budget information has been properly input
• Handle client audit requests as needed
• Assist in the setup and transitions of properties which may include loading beginning balance information, sale pro-ration calculations, and closing entries
• Decisions made with general understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines
• Responsible for setting own project deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university. In lieu of a BA/BS degree, must have four or more years related experience
• Minimum of three years of related experience and/or training preferred CPA is a plus
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various types of business documents
• Ability to effectively respond verbally or written to complex inquiries or complaints
• Ability to present information to an internal group of employees
• Requires a high level of commitment to customer service, whether co-workers or clients
• Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure with a proactive approach to unusual occurrences
• Requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and an openness to new ideas and procedures
• Experience with MS Office software (Excel) and Real Estate accounting software (Yardi)

Benefits

Willow Bridge Property Company offers competitive pay, a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and 401(k) and opportunities for career development and advancement.