Senior Property Accountant

Financial Additions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Additions is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to support a portfolio of commercial retail properties in San Antonio, TX. You will manage monthly close, oversee property accounting for company-owned and third-party assets, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires 2+ years of accounting experience (real estate preferred) and strong Excel skills. MRI or Yardi experience is highly valued, with collaboration across property management and accounting teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; real estate or property accounting preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with retail, commercial, or multi-property portfolios is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close process and prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
• Perform property accounting activities for company-owned and third-party managed retail shopping centers.
• Analyze financial results, including major expense categories, budget-to-actual variances, and operational trends.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Manage commission accounting, including reviewing leasing and sales transactions for policy compliance and ensuring commission receivables are accurately maintained.
• Coordinate commission payments to internal and external brokers.
• Review lease agreements, amendments, billing adjustments, and lease administration activity.
• Process and invoice monthly management fees across assigned properties.
• Review weekly accounts payable processing at the property level.
• Partner closely with property management teams to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and operational activity.
• Work with accounting staff to review tenant cash receipts and apply prepaid rent appropriately.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Compile monthly reporting packages for leadership review.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Property accounting

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

Senior Property Accountant (BBBH26157) San Antonio, Texas

Salary: USD70000 - USD85000 per year

Financial Additions is assisting a growing real estate organization in the search for a Senior Property Accountant. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment while supporting a portfolio of commercial retail properties.

What You Will Do

• Manage the monthly close process and prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
• Perform property accounting activities for company-owned and third-party managed retail shopping centers.
• Analyze financial results, including major expense categories, budget-to-actual variances, and operational trends.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Manage commission accounting, including reviewing leasing and sales transactions for policy compliance and ensuring commission receivables are accurately maintained.
• Coordinate commission payments to internal and external brokers.
• Review lease agreements, amendments, billing adjustments, and lease administration activity.
• Process and invoice monthly management fees across assigned properties.
• Review weekly accounts payable processing at the property level.
• Partner closely with property management teams to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and operational activity.
• Work with accounting staff to review tenant cash receipts and apply prepaid rent appropriately.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Compile monthly reporting packages for leadership review.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; real estate or property accounting experience highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience working with retail, commercial, or multi-property portfolios is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical abilities.
• Experience with MRI, Yardi, or similar property management/accounting systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and operational teams.