Property Accountant - Hybrid, Growth Path to Manager

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions, partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit in Irving, TX, seeks a Property Accountant to manage full-cycle property accounting and financial reporting. This role offers strong upward mobility, with a clear path to Accounting Manager as the function shifts from outsourced to in-house.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in property or real estate accounting, solid GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience in property or real estate accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and property-level financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with RealPage required.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting for assigned property portfolios, including income, expenses, and general ledger activity.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting packages.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of bank accounts, escrows, reserves, and tenant ledgers.
• Review and process invoices and vendor payments in accordance with internal controls.
• Utilize and optimize RealPage Financial Suite (GL, AP, Financial Reporting) to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis; partner with Finance and Housing leadership to provide actionable financial insights.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and affordable housing regulations (HUD, LIHTC), including oversight of restricted funds and reserves.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Support the transition of accounting operations in-house, including validation of opening balances and process documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and cross-functional collaboration initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

RealPage

Excel

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions, partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit in Irving, TX, seeks a Property Accountant to manage full-cycle property accounting and financial reporting. This role offers strong upward mobility, with a clear path to Accounting Manager as the function shifts from outsourced to in-house.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in property or real estate accounting, solid GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.