Property Management Staff Accountant

Forge Management, LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Employer-paid)

PTO 20 days/year

401(k) with match

Life Insurance $20,000

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Forge Management, LLC is seeking a Property Management Staff Accountant in Seattle with strong attention to detail and a focus on process improvement. You will prepare financial statements, reconcile accounts, manage cash, and support month-end close while collaborating with property teams.

The role requires a finance/accounting degree and 5+ years in property management, with hybrid work (3 days in office) in Seattle/Salt Lake City. A performance bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with Entrata accounting systems.
• At least 5 years in property management accounting.
• GAAP knowledge and accrual accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements for properties and corporate books.
• Perform detailed monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and reconcile cash across property accounts.
• Coordinate with AP/AR teams for proper coding and approvals.
• Support month-end close with accuracy and timelines.
• Document accounting procedures and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with property management to answer financial inquiries.
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory compliance.
• Handle corporate accounting tasks: QBO GL, reconciliations, inputs, close support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

Entrata

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Property Management Staff Accountant

CLIENT SUCCESS DIVISION — ACCOUNTING

Who We Need

We're seeking an efficiency-oriented collaborator who thrives on precision and process excellence while driving continuous improvement. As our Property Accountant, you'll be the dedicated steward of financial accuracy and timeliness, creating exceptional experiences for the teams that rely on your work while ensuring our accounting operations maintain the highest standards of integrity and performance.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll blend meticulous attention to detail with strategic process improvement:

• Financial Statement Preparation: Generate accurate and timely financial statements for assigned properties and/or corporate books, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled according to GAAP standards and company policies.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform detailed monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies with methodical precision and clear documentation.
• Cash Management: Monitor and reconcile cash activities across property accounts, ensuring accurate cash flow reporting and proper allocation of funds.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable Oversight: Coordinate with AP & AR Specialists, ensuring proper coding, authorization, and documentation while identifying opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Month-End Close Excellence: Execute assigned components of the month-end closing process with exceptional accuracy and adherence to established timelines.
• Process Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of accounting procedures, identifying and implementing refinements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with property management teams to address financial inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide insights that support operational decision-making.
• Compliance Support: Assist with audit preparations and regulatory compliance requirements, providing clear documentation and explanations of financial activities.
• Corporate Accounting: QBO general ledger, corporate reconciliations, intracompany reconciliations, participating interest accrual inputs, management fee billing, corporate close support)

Your Impact Will Be Measured By

• Timeliness and accuracy of monthly close deliverables
• Quality and consistency of account reconciliations
• Reduction in processing errors and adjustments
• Efficiency improvements in accounting workflows
• Responsiveness to internal stakeholder needs
• Contribution to team knowledge sharing and collaboration

The Ideal Match

Experience with Entrata accounting systems and at least 5 years in property management is highly valued, as is your ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Grasp of GAAP accounting practices, accruals, and a finance/accounting degree is ideal.

You're a detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices. Your methodical approach to work is balanced by a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional service. You thrive in collaborative environments while maintaining the independence to manage your responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Compensation & Position Details

• Base Salary: $75,000-$95,000/year, paid semi-monthly
• Bonus Structure: 8% performance bonus available, subject to the terms of the company's bonus program, which may be amended from time to time
• Reports to: Controller
• Location: Seattle, WA or Salt Lake City, UT. Hybrid Working Requirements: 3 days in office.

Perks & Benefits at Forge

We believe people thrive when they’re supported—at work, at home, and in their communities. That’s why our benefits go beyond the basics to reflect what matters most:

Healthcare

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you

Paid Time Off

• 20 days of PTO per year (accrued)
• 2 Service Days (1 Personal, 1 Community)
• 8 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

Wellness

• Calm App membership for mental well-being
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Security

• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%
• $20,000 employer-paid Life Insurance

Communication Support

• $75 monthly cell phone stipend

Long-Term Growth

• 1 extra PTO day for each year of service (starting after 5 years)
• 30-day Sabbatical after 10 years with Forge

Benefits are subject to change throughout employment

Connection to Our Mission

Your role forms the financial foundation that supports our commitment to creating valued communities. By ensuring accurate, timely financial information and processes, you provide the stability and transparency that allow our teams to focus on enhancing resident experiences. Your attention to detail and dedication to excellence directly translate into operational confidence, helping transform spaces into communities where vivid stories can unfold unhindered by financial uncertainty or administrative friction.

About Forge Management

We’re a new kind of property management company—built on decades of industry experience, but designed for today’s challenges. Our team brings together seasoned professionals from multifamily operations, compliance, and HR, united by a bold vision: to centralize core functions and empower on-site teams. By streamlining systems and standardizing support, we reduce friction, boost transparency, and create space for what matters most—resident satisfaction, employee growth, and operational excellence.

Check out all of our current openings here: https://www.managedbyforge.com/careers