Property Accountant

Carlisle Residential Properties; Fisher Park (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Residential Properties in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Property Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of multifamily properties. You will handle A/P, A/R, GL, bank reconciliations, and monthly close, partnering with Property Management to support financial operations.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Excel and Yardi Voyager, and a solid understanding of GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; property accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PivotTables, and data analysis.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions for an assigned portfolio of properties, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for monthly close.
• Assist with the monthly close process by completing assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Research and explain budget-to-actual variances as requested.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Work closely with Property Management to ensure financial records accurately reflect property operations.
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts for assigned properties.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Process capital expenditure requests and reserve funding requests as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and GAAP.
• Assist with year-end audits and provide requested documentation.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PivotTables

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Property Accountant
Location: Greensboro, NC – In Person
Department: Accounting/Finance
Reports To: Controller

Position Summary

The Property Accountant is responsible for theday-to-day accounting and financial reporting for an assigned portfolioofmultifamily properties. This role ensures timely and accurate financialreporting, maintains the integrity of the general ledger, reconciles accounts,and partners with Property Management to support the financial operations ofeach property.

Key Responsibilities

• Performday-to-day accounting functions for an assigned portfolio of properties,including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity,bank reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Preparejournal entries and supporting documentation for monthly close.
• Assistwith the monthly close process by completing assigned tasks accurately andon time.
• Preparemonthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Researchand explain budget-to-actual variances as requested.
• Reconcilebank accounts and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Workclosely with Property Management to ensure financial records accuratelyreflect property operations.
• Assistwith annual budgets and forecasts for assigned properties.
• Reviewaccounts payable and accounts receivable activity to ensure transactionsare recorded accurately and timely.
• Processcapital expenditure requests and reserve funding requests as needed.
• Ensurecompliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and GAAP.
• Assistwith year-end audits and provide requested documentation.
• Participatein special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’sdegree in Accounting or Finance required
• 1–3years of accounting experience; property accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis.
• Experiencewith Yardi Voyager is preferred.
• Basicunderstanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Strongorganizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities anddeadlines.
• Stronganalytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Abilityto work collaboratively with Property Management, ownership groups, andinternal team members.
• Detail-orientedwith a commitment to accuracy and continuous learning.