Property Accountant

Colliers International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers International is seeking a Property Accountant to support a local property portfolio in Phoenix. You will deliver accurate monthly financial reporting, post journal entries, and maintain the general ledger, ensuring timely close cycles in a deadline‑driven environment.

You should have 2+ years of progressive CRE accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel, Word, Yardi and MRI.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive property accounting experience in commercial real estate.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and CRE accounting systems (Yardi, MRI).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with month‑end/year‑end close.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and document financial transactions.
• Complete monthly reporting and support audit processes.
• Coordinate integration of new properties into accounting workflows.
• Oversee accuracy and productivity of property management accounting activities.
• Ensure deadlines are met for all accounting reporting and check runs.

Skills

Property accounting

Excel

Word

Yardi

MRI

Tools

Excel

Word

Yardi

MRI

Job description

At Colliers it's not our success that sets us apart, it's how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities. Why Colliers? Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers' continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

About you

As a Property Accountant, you are an accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career while supporting a local property portfolio. You thrive in a deadline-driven environment and take pride in delivering accurate financial reporting for your assigned properties. With strong analytical skills, you identify issues, provide insightful analysis of monthly financial reports, and continually seek opportunities to improve processes and efficiency. You also enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise, serving as a resource to others and assisting with the training and development of new accountants.

In this role, you will

• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.
• Successfully complete monthly reporting and assist your Accounting Manager in audit processes.
• Successfully coordinate the integration of new properties into the accounting workflow.
• Overseeing the accuracy and productivity of all property management accounting and financial activities.
• Ensuring all accounting reporting and scheduled check runs are accurate and all deadlines are met.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 2+ years of progressive property accounting experience within the commercial real estate industry. Demonstrated ability to work with computer applications, including Excel, Word & Yardi, MRI Third Party Management Experience Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills #LI-NS1

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. what's more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.