Property Accountant

Hirestaff.ai; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirestaff.ai is seeking a Property Accountant to perform full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of residential and commercial real estate properties. You will support month-end close, prepare statements, reconcile accounts, and assist with CAM, taxes, and intercompany activity.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in property accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with MRI/Yardi/RealPage. Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of property accounting experience.
• Experience with residential and/or commercial real estate accounting.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with CAM reconciliations and tenant recoveries preferred.
• Proficiency with MRI, Yardi, RealPage or similar property accounting systems; MRI a big plus.
• Proficiency with Excel PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting for residential and commercial real estate properties.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Complete month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy and proper account coding.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review tenant billings, rent charges, collections, and account activity.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions between related entities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organized

Education

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

Tools

MRI

Yardi

RealPage

PivotTables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Job description

Hirestaff.ai is a leading global talent acquisition and staffing solutions provider, specializing in connecting businesses with top-tier professionals across various industries. We pride ourselves on our deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and personalized approach to recruitment. At Hirestaff.ai, we're committed to building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring the perfect match for every role. We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where our team members are empowered to excel and make a real impact in the world of talent acquisition.

About the Client

The client is a well-established real estate development and asset management enterprise operating across major high-growth markets. With a diverse portfolio spanning premium residential communities, modern commercial hubs, and strategic mixed-use developments, the firm focuses on delivering long-term value through thoughtful design and high-quality construction. Backed by decades of industry expertise, the organization continues to expand its regional footprint while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence, sustainable building practices, and exceptional client satisfaction.

Position Summary

The Property Accountant will be responsible for full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of residential and commercial real estate properties. This role will support month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, tenant accounting, intercompany transactions, and compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP.

The ideal candidate will have strong property accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting for residential and commercial real estate properties.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Complete month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and account reconciliations.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy and proper account coding.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Review tenant billings, rent charges, collections, and account activity.
• Reconcile tenant accounts and security deposits.
• Process approved adjustments, write-offs, and reclassifications.
• Support Property Management with accounting-related questions.
• Assist with CAM, property tax, and insurance reconciliations.
• Review tenant recoveries and operating expense reimbursements.
• Analyze lease-related charges, escalations, and recoveries for accuracy.
• Support CAM audits and tenant inquiries.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions between related entities.
• Record management fees, shared expenses, reimbursements, and other intercompany activity.
• Assist with entity-level reporting and consolidation schedules.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support annual audits and lender reporting requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of property accounting experience.
• Experience with residential and/or commercial real estate accounting.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, accrual accounting, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with CAM reconciliations and tenant recoveries preferred.
• Experience with multiple entities, intercompany accounting, and consolidations preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial
• analysis.
• Experience with MRI, Yardi, RealPage, or similar property accounting systems preferred. But
• MRI is a big plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with Property Management, Accounting, and Corporate teams.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.