Property Accountant: Real Estate Financial Reporting

GHJ; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ Search and Staffing, the recruitment division of GHJ, seeks an experienced Property Accountant to support financial reporting and operations across a portfolio of properties. You will collaborate with property management and accounting teams to own essential processes and ensure accurate financial records.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-property oversight, and teamwork within a growing real estate finance group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in property accounting or real estate finance.
• Experience with multifamily or property management accounting.
• Strong GL, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Entrata, Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, or similar software.
• Strong Excel skills and accounting systems experience.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for assigned properties.
• Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Analyze financial performance and investigate variances.
• Manage property-related accounts payable, vendor invoices, and payments.
• Track tenant payments and receivables.
• Prepare reserve draw requests for lenders.
• Assist with property tax reporting, audits, and compliance.
• Maintain records using property management accounting software.

Skills

Accounting

Property accounting

Financial reporting

Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Entrata

Yardi

AppFolio

MRI

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing, the recruitment division of GHJ, seeks an experienced Property Accountant to support financial reporting and operations across a portfolio of properties. You will collaborate with property management and accounting teams to own essential processes and ensure accurate financial records.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-property oversight, and teamwork within a growing real estate finance group.