Senior Property Accountant

The Quest Organization; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Organization in Cleveland is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join its finance team. This role involves managing financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, and portfolio accounting for a diverse real estate portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for accounting professionals wanting a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and over 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and be proficient in US GAAP standards. Knowledge of property accounting systems like Yardi or MRI is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real estate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages.
• Analyze operating results and assist with budget-to-actual reporting.

Skills

Real estate accounting

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

RealPage

JD Edwards

Job description

Senior Property Accountant

Growing real estate investment and development firm is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join its finance team. This individual will play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, and portfolio accounting for a diverse real estate portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with exposure to complex ownership structures and investment accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages for real estate entities and investment portfolios.
• Analyze operating results and assist with budget-to-actual reporting, forecasting, and annual budgeting.
• Support investment accounting, including equity method accounting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with annual audits and year-end reporting requirements.
• Perform cash management functions, bank reconciliations, and monitor lender and tax reporting obligations.
• Support onboarding of newly acquired assets and coordinate with property management and asset management teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and system efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of real estate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• CPA a plus.
• Experience with property accounting or real estate ERP systems such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or JD Edwards.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.