Property Accountant

Willow Bridge Property Company; Duluth, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Career development opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Willow Bridge Property Company is seeking a Property Accountant in Duluth, GA. You will prepare financial statements, manage journal entries, and maintain ledgers to support property management operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (CPA preferred) and 3+ years of related experience. Proficiency in Excel and Yardi is expected, with strong organizational and communication skills for collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university; four+ years of related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of three years of related experience; CPA is a plus.
• Excellent ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various business documents.
• Ability to respond verbally or in writing to complex inquiries or complaints and present information to internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all aspects of the financial statement package, including journal entries and general ledger review.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial packages to regional managers and clients.
• Monitor and maintain cash balances and reconcile bank statements.
• Handle client audit requests and assist in property setup and transitions.
• Adhere to internal accounting policies and complete balance sheet support schedules.
• Complete inter-project accounts reconcilations bi-weekly and resolve open issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Yardi

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.