Property Accountant

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate firm in Houston, Texas is seeking a skilled Property Accountant. This role involves managing the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of properties, producing accurate financial packages, and collaborating with property management and lenders. Candidates must have commercial real estate accounting experience and proficiency with accounting tools like Yardi. The position offers a salary up to $85K based on experience and is fully in office.

Qualifications

• Must have commercial real estate accounting experience.
• Ability to produce complete financial packages with accuracy.
• Experience communicating with property management and lenders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and complete financial packages.
• Record journal entries and perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with annual budgets and verify revenue recognition.

Skills

Commercial real estate property accounting

Preparing financial packages

Yardi

Finance accuracy

Tools

Yardi

NorthSpyre

Job description

Job ID#: 33824

Property Accountant – Houston, Texas

Fully in office | Up to $85K based on experience

***Must have commercial real estate experience

A growing commercial real estate firm is looking for a Property Accountant with strong experience in commercial property accounting and the ability to produce complete financial packages with accuracy and consistency. This role works closely with property management, leadership, and lenders to keep financial operations running smoothly.

About the Role

You’ll handle the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring clean financials, proper revenue recognition, and organized reporting that supports decision making across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and full financial packages for each property.
• Record journal entries, accruals, prepaid items, and complete all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and review cash activity for accuracy.
• Support lender and ownership reporting and assist with follow up requests.
• Review lease data, complete lease setups, and verify revenue is recorded properly.
• Assist with annual budgets, expense recoveries, and CAM, tax, and insurance reconciliations.
• Help prepare construction draw documentation and coordinate with lenders.
• Monitor accounts receivable and provide updates on tenant collection status.
• Collaborate with property management and leadership to maintain strong accounting processes.

What You Bring

• Commercial real estate property accounting experience.
• Experience preparing complete financial packages for ownership or lenders.
• Yardi experience preferred.
• Exposure to NorthSpyre or similar tools is a plus.

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