Senior Property Accountant

Milestone Property Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Olive Tree Property Management is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Property Accountant to join our team. This full-time role supports property operations by performing essential accounting and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in property management or real estate, and proficiency in QuickBooks and AppFolio. Strong Excel skills and attention to GAAP are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in property management or real estate accounting.
• GAAP knowledge and internal controls understood.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and AppFolio; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage QuickBooks to ensure accurate tracking of corporate expenses and payments and produce monthly corporate financial statements
• Generate property-level reports, including Rent Rolls, Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets
• Oversee Tax, Insurance and CAPEX reserve accounts, ensuring monthly transfers and utilization
• Reconcile bank accounts, property management reports, and financial statements monthly
• Supervise accounts payable processes, including vendor billing and payments and maintain accurate records
• Process payroll and ensure accurate cost allocations
• Ensure timely submission of annual reports and government/state filings
• Process property tax and mortgage payments for clients
• Prepare and distribute 1099 forms
• Maintain accurate tenant ledgers and payment records
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with monthly and year-end reporting
• Provide accounting support to property management staff

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

QuickBooks

AppFolio

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Olive Tree Property Management is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Senior Property Accountant to join our team. This full-time position plays a key role in supporting property operations by performing essential accounting and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage QuickBooks to ensure accurate tracking of corporate expenses and payments and produce monthly corporate financial statements
• Generate property-level reports, including Monthly/Quarterly/T12 Rent Rolls, Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets.
• Oversee Tax, Insurance and CAPEX reserve accounts, ensuring compliance with monthly transfer and utilization requirements
• Reconcile bank accounts, property management reports, and financial statements monthly.
• Supervise accounts payable processes, including vendor billing and payments and maintain accurate records.
• Process payroll and ensure accurate cost allocations.
• Ensure timely submission of annual reports and government/state filings
• Process property tax and mortgage payments for clients.
• Prepare and distribute 1099 forms.
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and apply strong organizational skills.
• Maintain accurate tenant ledgers and payment records
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with monthly and year-end reporting
• Provide accounting support to property management staff

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in property management or real estate accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Financial/ERP software and QuickBooks, experience with property management CRMK software (AppFolio preferred).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, TEAMS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (extra consideration is given if you have experience with AppFolio!)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Final candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

Company Description

We were founded as “Apartment Data Center” in 1969. Originally, our organization operated as a tenant referral service, matching apartment owners with renters. It also published “The Apartment Guide,” a free booklet for prospective renters. While Apartment Data Center earned revenue from landlords who acquired tenants through our service or advertised in The Apartment Guide, the biggest treasure of Apartment Data Center was the knowledge it mined about the needs, tendencies, behaviors and motivations of renters. Ultimately we became one of the premiere property management companies in the Portland Metropolitan area.

Company Description

We were founded as “Apartment Data Center” in 1969. Originally, our organization operated as a tenant referral service, matching apartment owners with renters. It also published “The Apartment Guide,” a free booklet for prospective renters. While Apartment Data Center earned revenue from landlords who acquired tenants through our service or advertised in The Apartment Guide, the biggest treasure of Apartment Data Center was the knowledge it mined about the needs, tendencies, behaviors and motivations of renters. Ultimately we became one of the premiere property management companies in the Portland Metropolitan area.