Property Accountant

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is recruiting a Property Accountant for our Real Estate Group in Philadelphia, PA. The role focuses on financial accounting for a portfolio of real estate properties, including preparing statements, managing budgets, and ensuring GAAP compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting and 2+ years of real estate/property accounting experience, with proficiency in Excel and real estate software such as AppFolio. Public accounting considered.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of real estate/property accounting experience required.
• Public accounting experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a portfolio of real estate properties.
• Manage budgets for real estate properties and track expenses against budget.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and review/reconcile financial statements and accounts.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Real estate accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

AppFolio

Job description

Property Accountant - Real Estate Group - Philadelphia, Pa - $70-75k

Prior/current real estate/property accounting experience is required!

The Property Accountant will be responsible for the financial accounting of a portfolio of real estate properties. This includes preparing financial statements, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures, as well as experience with real estate accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a portfolio of real estate properties.
• Manage budgets for real estate properties and track expenses against budget.
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations, such as GAAP.
• Review and reconcile financial statements and accounts.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare tax returns for real estate properties.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to management and investors.
• Maintain real estate property records.
• Communicate with property managers, owners, and vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in real estate/property accounting is required.
• Public accounting experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with real estate transactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
• Appfolio software or other real estate software is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.