Senior Property Accountant

Confidential Employer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to oversee accounting for assigned commercial properties. You will prepare journals, reconciliations, CAM calculations, and financial reports, ensuring accuracy of property books.

Collaborate with accounts payable and property management, manage the close calendar, and support internal/external stakeholders. 3+ years property management accounting experience required; Yardi/MRI experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of property management accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• Complete reconciliations and ensure accuracy of property accounting records.
• Enter accruals, reclasses, and request disbursements.
• Provide preliminary financial reports for review.
• Collaborate with the accounts payable team to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage close calendar for assigned properties.
• Perform CAM reconciliations and calculations.

Skills

Property accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Senior Property Accountant

Who: An experienced accounting professional with 3+ years of property management accounting experience.
What: Prepare reconciliations, budgets, CAM calculations, and financial reports for commercial properties while ensuring accuracy of property books.
When: Immediate need to join the accounting team.
Where: Houston, TX.
Why: Opportunity to take on a visible role within a growing commercial real estate firm and gain exposure for career advancement.
Office Environment: Collaborative team setting with close coordination across accounting and property management functions.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Senior Property Accountant will oversee accounting functions for assigned commercial properties, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• Complete reconciliations and ensure accuracy of property accounting records.
• Enter accruals, reclasses, and request disbursements.
• Provide preliminary financial reports for review.
• Collaborate with the accounts payable team to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage close calendar for assigned properties.
• Perform CAM reconciliations and calculations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of property management accounting experience.
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.