Property Accountant

CFS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings options (401k)

Paid holidays

PTO and sick leave

Job summary

CFS in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Property Accountant to own the accounting for a multi-property portfolio, from month-end close through financial reporting, partnering with operations to support performance.

The role requires strong Yardi experience and 3+ years in property or real estate accounting; a Bachelor's in accounting or finance is required, with LIHTC/subsidy accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of property accounting or real estate accounting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Affordable housing, multifamily, LIHTC, or subsidy accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Property Accountant will manage property accounting activities, including rent revenue, rental assistance payments, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Analyze and reconcile tenant ledgers, security deposits, subsidy receivables, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analyses.
• Review and process accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate coding and reporting.
• The Property Accountant will serve as the primary accounting resource for assigned property operations teams.

Education

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

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | $65,000-$80,000 Ready to take ownership of a property portfolio and move beyond transactional accounting? This opportunity offers the chance to manage full-cycle property accounting, partner closely with operations, and support the financial performance of a diverse real estate portfolio.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Own the accounting for a multi-property real estate portfolio, from month-end close through financial reporting.
• Partner with property management teams and contribute to operational and financial decision-making.
• Work extensively with Yardi and continue developing your property accounting expertise.
• Join a stable organization with a mission-focused culture and long-term growth potential.
• Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings options, paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave.
• Take on diverse responsibilities across accounts receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.

Property Accountant Key Responsibilities

• The Property Accountant will manage property accounting activities, including rent revenue, rental assistance payments, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Analyze and reconcile tenant ledgers, security deposits, subsidy receivables, and balance sheet accounts.
• The Property Accountant will prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analyses.
• Review and process accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate coding and reporting.
• The Property Accountant will serve as the primary accounting resource for assigned property operations teams.

Qualifications Of The Property Accountant Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of property accounting, real estate accounting, or affordable housing accounting experience.
• Strong Yardi experience, including reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger management.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Affordable housing, multifamily, LIHTC, or subsidy accounting experience preferred.