Property Accountant - Owned Assets

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO and holidays

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Sabbatical

Job summary

Greystar Worldwide, LLC is seeking an accounting professional to apply GAAP, reconcile statements, and prepare standard journal entries. You will support budget development and generate management reports from the property portfolio.

The role requires 3+ years in accounting, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with property management systems such as Yardi. Location is Charleston, with remote work options possible for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3 years minimum relevant accounting experience with GAAP.
• Experience analyzing financial data and preparing reports.
• Proactive, self-directed, and capable of handling multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information for entry into statements and reports.
• Review budget, revenue, expenses, payroll, invoices; resolve discrepancies.
• Perform bank reconciliations, wire transfers, mortgage payments, and distributions.
• Coordinate accounting control procedures and advise on budget levels.
• Assist auditors with journal entries and financial data.

Skills

Internet proficiency

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database management

Analytical skills

Yardi

One Site

Accounting best practices

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Yardi

One Site

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This role applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare general and standard journal entries, assist in budget development, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compiles and analyzes financial information in preparation for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports, and makes appropriate journal entries for recording in the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures.
• Reviews budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents, and researches and resolves discrepancies as necessary.
• Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit, makes mortgage payments and distributions, and ensures accuracy.
• Maintains and coordinates accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control.
• Analyzes and reviews accounting and financial resources for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings and budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, private funding, contracts, grants, and other corporate financial and accounting transactions.
• Acts as liaison to internal and external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial transactions, providing research data and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner.
• Communicates with on-site and other property managers to assist in completing pre-close and close activities, answer questions, provide support, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time client and Company reporting.
• Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analyses, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, from an accredited college or university.
• 3 years of minimum relevant experience in accounting or a financial setting, with experience that demonstrates the application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Employment history that demonstrates the application and usage of an accounting and financial background sufficient to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Must be proactive, self-directed, highly motivated, and possess skills in time management in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with financial and property management systems (Yardi, One Site, etc.).
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance best practices as well as relevant laws and regulations.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Team members work in an office or a remote work environment. No special physical demands are required.
• Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
• Job demands may require long periods of sitting.

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The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.

Additional Compensation

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions:Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participateina quarterly or annual bonus program based onindividual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions:Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participatein weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Lifeinsurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, HospitalIndemnity, PetInsurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listedinformation above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].

ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE

November 26, 2026

This date may be subject to change due to evolving business needs.