Property Accountant - Hybrid

NorthPoint Search Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Property Accountant responsible for the financial operations of a portfolio of properties. The position entails monthly reporting, budget preparation, and compliance with GAAP. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting and 2+ years of relevant experience. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of property management accounting are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; CPA a plus but not required.
• 2+ years of public accounting or commercial real estate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, specifically as it applies to real estate.
• Familiarity with property management accounting, recoveries, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with MRI, Yardi, Skyline, JD Edwards or CTI systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PC-based software.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledgers for assigned properties including journal entries.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages with balance sheet analyses.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting including revenue and expense components.
• Review annual expense reconciliations and tenant billings.
• Assist with audits, preparing working papers, schedules and draft financial statements.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, including revenue, expense and capital components.
• Prepare monthly cash forecasts and respond to ad hoc requests.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MRI

Yardi

Skyline

JD Edwards

CTI systems

Job description

Overview

The Property Accountant is responsible for providing accurate and timely reporting of the financial operations for an assigned portfolio of properties. This includes monthly and quarterly reporting, budget preparation, forecasting, and cash flow analysis while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledgers for assigned properties, including journal entries, accruals, true-ups, GAAP adjustments, and bank reconciliations.
• Understand AP, AR, cash receipts, and lease administration functions and their impact on property financials.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including balance sheet analyses and variance explanations.
• Review annual expense reconciliations and tenant billings.
• Support interim and year-end audits, preparing working papers, schedules, and draft financial statements.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, including revenue, expense, and capital components.
• Prepare monthly cash forecasts.
• Provide support for ad hoc requests and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; CPA a plus but not required.
• 2+ years of public accounting or commercial real estate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, specifically as it applies to real estate.
• Familiarity with property management accounting, recoveries, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience with MRI, Yardi, Skyline, JD Edwards, or CTI systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PC-based software.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.