Senior Property Accountant

Vaco; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to oversee financial operations for a diverse portfolio. This role is crucial for preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance, and providing insights to drive strategic decisions. You'll collaborate with internal teams on budgeting and cash flow management while leading audits and enhancing accounting processes. If you're passionate about real estate and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Discretionary Bonuses

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of accounting experience in real estate or property management.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations for multiple properties.
• Prepare and review monthly GAAP financial reports.

Skills

GAAP

Financial Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Financial Analysis

Tax Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Senior Property Accountant
Our client is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to manage financial accounting for an assigned portfolio of properties. This position plays a critical role in the preparation and oversight of financial reporting and analysis for a diverse portfolio of multi-family, commercial, and mixed-use assets, and supporting regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations for multiple properties, including AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and financial data accuracy
• Prepare and review monthly GAAP financial reports for internal stakeholders and external investors
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide insights to support strategic decisions
• Collaborate with internal teams on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management; provide regular updates on cash positions
• Serve as a financial point of contact for property management, investors, and senior leadership
• Coordinate audits and prepare financial statements with footnotes for fund-level reporting
• Manage tax compliance by reviewing returns, understanding journal entries, and resolving issues with external accounting firms
• Lead ad hoc financial projects and contribute to company-wide strategic initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability of accounting operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4-7 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in real estate or property management
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting practices; CPA preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Experience with accounting platforms; Yardi or MRI preferred

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] .

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.