Property Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. seeks an experienced Property Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties. You will collaborate with property managers and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to GAAP.

The role covers month-end close, bank reconciliations, budgeting support, and audits. Requires 3+ years of real estate accounting experience and proficiency with Yardi. Competitive benefits and hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience managing multiple entities or properties simultaneously.
• Knowledge of reconciliations, tenant billing, and lease accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Yardi.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow).
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities.
• Reconcile bank, cash, tenant receivables, and general ledger accounts.
• Record journal entries and maintain accurate records.
• Review tenant billings, rent receipts, and operating expenses.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable for properties.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and forecasting.
• Analyze variances between actual results and budgets.
• Track capital expenditures and construction-related costs.
• Coordinate with property managers on financial performance and budgeting.
• Support external audits, tax prep, and lender reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and company policies.
• Assist with process improvements and special projects.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Mult-entity / multi-property

Tenant billing

Lease accounting

3+ years accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Yardi

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Property Accountant to join one of our excellent clients. The Property Accountant will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties. This role will work closely with property managers and company leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, budget management, account reconciliations, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash accounts, tenant receivables, and general ledger accounts.
• Record journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Review and post tenant billings, rent receipts, and operating expenses.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activities related to assigned properties.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and periodic forecasting.
• Analyze variances between actual results and budgets and provide explanations to management.
• Track capital expenditures and construction-related costs as applicable.
• Coordinate with property managers regarding financial performance, budgeting, and operational issues.
• Support external audits, tax preparation, and lender reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with process improvements and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, property management, construction, or commercial real estate.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience managing multiple entities or properties simultaneously.
• Knowledge of reconciliations, tenant billing, and lease accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Yardi

Pay Details: $32.00 to $38.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.
Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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