Property Accountant

HRB; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HRB is seeking a meticulous Property Accountant to manage monthly financial statements, bank reconciliations, and cash flow analysis for a portfolio of housing properties. The role involves HUD/REAC submissions and compliance reporting under regulated guidelines.

You will work with property management teams to review budgets, monitor escrows, and ensure accurate reporting in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, with 2+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of property accounting experience.
• Proficiency with property management systems such as Yardi (Voyager/Affordable) or RealPage/OneSite.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, income statements, and cash flow analysis for assigned properties.
• Lead year-end audit preparation, including work papers and audit packages for external auditors.
• Support HUD REAC financial submissions and ensure compliance with lender and investor reporting requirements.
• Monitor and reconcile escrows, including replacement reserves, residual receipts, prepaid/delinquent balances, and tenant security deposits in accordance with HUD and state guidelines.
• Partner with Regional and Property Managers to review budget variances and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Property accounting experience

Yardi Voyager/Affordable or RealPage/1

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Multitasking / deadline management

Education

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

Tools

Yardi Voyager/Affordable

RealPage/OneSite

Job description

Property Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to manage the day-to-day financial operations and monthly reporting for a portfolio of housing properties. This role offers the opportunity to work within a specialized accounting environment involving housing subsidies, compliance reporting, and regulatory escrows.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, income statements, and cash flow analysis for assigned properties
• Lead year-end audit preparation, including work papers and audit packages for external auditors
• Support HUD REAC financial submissions and ensure compliance with lender and investor reporting requirements
• Monitor and reconcile escrows, including replacement reserves, residual receipts, prepaid/delinquent balances, and tenant security deposits in accordance with HUD and state guidelines
• Partner with Regional and Property Managers to review budget variances and ensure accurate financial reporting

Qualifications

• 2+ years of property accounting experience
• Proficiency with property management systems such as Yardi (Voyager/Affordable) or RealPage/OneSite
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred

• Experience with HUD regulations
• Familiarity with MOR audits and LIHTC/tax credit compliance