Senior Property Accountant

Tidal Recruiting; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Baltimore seeks a Senior Property Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, 5+ years of property accounting experience, and expertise in GAAP compliance and property management systems. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, overseeing reconciliations, and mentoring junior staff. This full-time position is perfect for individuals with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of property accounting experience, commercial or residential.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and property management accounting practices.
• Advanced Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle property accounting for assigned portfolio.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee CAM, operating expense, and real estate tax reconciliations.
• Review lease abstracts and ensure accurate rent billing and revenue recognition.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

Skills

Property accounting

GAAP compliance

Accounting software (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio)

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

AppFolio

Job description

Senior Property Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing the full‑cycle accounting of a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strong collaboration with property management and asset management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle property accounting for assigned portfolio
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Oversee CAM, operating expense, and real estate tax reconciliations
• Review lease abstracts and ensure accurate rent billing and revenue recognition
• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and account analyses
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Coordinate with auditors and support year‑end audits
• Mentor junior accounting staff and review their work
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of property accounting experience (commercial or residential)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and property management accounting practices
• Experience with property management systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines independently

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing