Property Accounting Lead: Budgets, Forecasts & Compliance

Block Multifamily Group; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Block Multifamily Group is seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide timely reporting of day-to-day operations across assigned properties, and to manage budgeting, forecasting and monthly close processes for the portfolio. You will present variances to management and owners, ensuring accuracy and controls.

You will review ledgers, approve AP and payroll, prepare reconciliations, and support year-end activities with auditors. Collaboration with Community Managers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of public accounting and/or multifamily real estate accounting experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of property management in relation to financial accounting and forecasting.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Ability to climb stairs, walk, bend, grasp, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Review general ledgers for assigned properties; process journal entries and accruals.
• Review and approve A/P invoices, payroll data, and daily cash receipts; maintain audit trail.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly variance analyses, balance sheets, income statements, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with mortgage covenants and reporting requirements.
• Prepare year-end reconciliations, analyses and working papers; assist auditors.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts, operating expense recoveries, CPI adjustments, and security deposit transactions.
• Compile annual budget packages with variance analyses and balance sheet review.
• Maintain continuity schedules (prepaid, accrual, security deposits).
• Prepare cash requests and investigate discrepancies.
• Review lease assets for depreciation/amortization; update fixed assets schedules.
• Assist with post-closing proration and system setup for new entities.
• Ensure timely payment of mortgage, real estate taxes, and insurance.
• Respond to year-end questions from external auditors.
• Adhere to internal controls and company policies; assist on special projects.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi

Entrata

Excel

Job description

Block Multifamily Group is seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide timely reporting of day-to-day operations across assigned properties, and to manage budgeting, forecasting and monthly close processes for the portfolio. You will present variances to management and owners, ensuring accuracy and controls.

You will review ledgers, approve AP and payroll, prepare reconciliations, and support year-end activities with auditors. Collaboration with Community Managers is essential.