Property Accountant - Affordable Housing & LIHTC Specialist

Fitch Irick Management Llc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-Driven Work

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Floating holiday

Employee assistance

Career growth

Community impact

Job summary

Fitch Irick Management in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Property Accountant to provide full-cycle accounting for an assigned portfolio of properties. You will prepare financial statements, perform reconciliations, manage cash, and ensure timely reporting for HUD/LIHTC programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–3 years of accounting experience in property management or affordable housing, with strong Excel and Yardi skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience in property management or affordable housing environments.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting.
• Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Familiarity with HUD, Tax Credit (LIHTC), or Rural Development reporting preferred.
• Proficient in Yardi and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements/reporting packages with varying deadlines.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation and all other month end tasks.
• Perform monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliation.
• Manage and process replacement reserves according to each property's funding source.
• Review Accounts Receivable and finalize tenant move-outs.
• Gain understanding of general ledger data and its impact on finances.
• Submit complete monthly journal entries - standard, recurring, reversing.
• Review rental payments and property invoices for correct coding.
• Ensure timely processing of monthly mortgage and other recurring payments.
• Verify all cash entries are booked timely and accurately.
• Assist with completing annual Tax Credit/Rural Development forms.
• Assist with coverage for co-workers when out of office.
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Organizational and time management

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Integrity and discretion

Education

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

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fitch Irick Management in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Property Accountant to provide full-cycle accounting for an assigned portfolio of properties. You will prepare financial statements, perform reconciliations, manage cash, and ensure timely reporting for HUD/LIHTC programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–3 years of accounting experience in property management or affordable housing, with strong Excel and Yardi skills.