Real Estate Property Staff Accountant (Yardi/Foundation)

Hillside Investments; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillside Investments seeks a detail-oriented Commercial Property Staff Accountant to support accounting for our property management, development, and construction activities. You will enter AP invoices and AR charges, maintain accurate records, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end close and financial reporting across multiple properties and entities.

Ideal candidates have real estate accounting experience, proficiency with Yardi and Foundation, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Two+ years of accounting experience; property management or real estate accounting preferred.
• Experience using Yardi and Foundation accounting software, including AP/AR entry.
• Hands-on experience entering vendor invoices, tenant charges, payments, and adjustments.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with formulas, sorting, filtering, and reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to prioritize workloads across multiple properties and entities.

Responsibilities

• Enter vendor invoices into Yardi and Foundation with accurate coding.
• Verify supporting documents and approvals before processing invoices.
• Identify duplicate invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with payment processing and reconcile vendor statements.
• Enter tenant rent charges, CAM charges, reimbursements, and other AR billings.
• Record and apply tenant payments, security deposits, and other receipts.
• Enter billing adjustments and credits.
• Review AR aging and coordinate with property managers on balances.

Skills

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Prioritize work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Yardi

Foundation

Job description

Hillside Investments seeks a detail-oriented Commercial Property Staff Accountant to support accounting for our property management, development, and construction activities. You will enter AP invoices and AR charges, maintain accurate records, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end close and financial reporting across multiple properties and entities.

Ideal candidates have real estate accounting experience, proficiency with Yardi and Foundation, and strong Excel skills.