Senior Property Accountant

Forge Management; Seattle (WA); Híbrido; USD 95.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare coverage

PTO 20 days

Wellness benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Cell phone stipend

Sabbatical after tenure

Descripción de la vacante

Forge Management is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to own financial reporting for 10-15 properties totaling 2,500-3,500 units. This role emphasizes GAAP compliance, accurate cash flow, and cross-functional collaboration with property teams.

You will drive month-end close, reconcile balance sheets, and document processes to improve efficiency. A finance/accounting degree and 5+ years in property accounting are preferred, with strong communication to non-financial partners.

Formación

• Five-plus years of property management accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge including accruals.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare monthly financial statements for 10-15 properties totaling 2,500-3,500 units.
• Perform detailed monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor cash activity across property accounts and ensure accurate reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable with coding and documentation.
• Support month-end close and maintain process documentation.
• Collaborate with property management teams to address inquiries.

Conocimientos

Property management accounting

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Educación

Accounting degree

Herramientas

Entrata

Yardi

MRI

AppFolio

Descripción del empleo

Senior Property Accountant

BUSINESS SUCCESS DIVISION - ACCOUNTING

Who We Need

We're seeking an efficiency-oriented collaborator who thrives on precision and process excellence while driving continuous improvement. As our Senior Property Accountant, you'll be the dedicated steward of financial accuracy and timeliness, creating exceptional experiences for the teams that rely on your work while ensuring our accounting operations maintain the highest standards of integrity and performance.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll blend meticulous attention to detail with strategic process improvement:

• Financial Statement Preparation: Generate accurate and timely financial statements for 10-15 properties totaling 2,500-3,500 units, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled according to GAAP standards and company policies.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform detailed monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies with methodical precision and clear documentation. Work through extensive clean-up of prior periods.
• Cash Management: Monitor and reconcile cash activities across property accounts, ensuring accurate cash flow reporting and proper allocation of funds.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable Oversight: Coordinate with AP & AR Specialists, ensuring proper coding, authorization, and documentation while identifying opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Month-End Close Excellence: Execute assigned components of the month-end closing process with exceptional accuracy and adherence to established timelines.
• Process Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of accounting procedures, identifying and implementing refinements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with property management teams to address financial inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide insights that support operational decision-making.
• Compliance Support: Assist with audit preparations and regulatory compliance requirements, providing clear documentation and explanations of financial activities.
• Corporate Accounting: QBO general ledger, corporate reconciliations, intracompany reconciliations, participating interest accrual inputs, management fee billing, corporate close support)

Your Impact Will Be Measured By

• Timeliness and accuracy of monthly close deliverables
• Quality and consistency of account reconciliations
• Reduction in processing errors and adjustments
• Efficiency improvements in accounting workflows
• Responsiveness to internal stakeholder needs
• Contribution to team knowledge sharing and collaboration

The Ideal Match

Experience with Entrata accounting systems is certainly preferred, but we're also open to candidates who bring strong property management accounting experience in other major platforms like Yardi, MRI, or AppFolio. At least 5 years in property management is required, as is your ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders. A solid grasp of GAAP accounting practices, accruals, and a finance/accounting degree is ideal.

You're a detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices. Your methodical approach to work is balanced by a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional service. You thrive in collaborative environments while maintaining the independence to manage your responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Compensation & Position Details

• Base Salary: $95,000-$115,000/year, paid semi-monthly
• Bonus Structure: 8% performance bonus available, subject to the terms of the company's bonus program, which may be amended from time to time
• Reports to: Controller
• Location: Seattle, WA or Salt Lake City, UT. Hybrid Working Requirements: 3 days in office.

Perks & Benefits at Forge

We believe people thrive when they're supported at work, at home, and in their communities. That’s why our benefits go beyond the basics to reflect what matters most:

Healthcare

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you

Paid Time Off

• 20 days of PTO per year (accrued)
• 2 Service Days (1 Personal, 1 Community)
• 8 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

Wellness

• Calm App membership for mental well-being
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Security

• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%
• $20,000 employer-paid Life Insurance

Communication Support

• $75 monthly cell phone stipend

Long-Term Growth

• 1 extra PTO day for each year of service (starting after 5 years)
• 30-day Sabbatical after 10 years with Forge

Benefits are subject to change throughout employment

Connection to Our Mission

Your role forms the financial foundation that supports our commitment to creating valued communities.

About Forge Management

We're a new kind of property management company-built on decades of industry experience, but designed for today's challenges. Our team brings together seasoned professionals from multifamily operations, compliance, and HR, united by a bold vision: to centralize core functions and empower on-site teams. By streamlining systems and standardizing support, we reduce friction, boost transparency, and create space for what matters most—resident satisfaction, employee growth, and operational excellence.

Check out all of our current openings here: https://www.managedbyforge.com/careers