Senior Property Accountant – CRE Asset Services

Kidder Mathews; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidder Mathews LLC seeks a Property Accountant to support the Asset Services Team in delivering accurate financial reporting for a diverse portfolio in Seattle. The role emphasizes general ledger integrity, month-end close, and timely client-ready statements, working closely with property managers and internal partners.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong knowledge of property management processes, and proficiency with Yardi, Skyline, MRI, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with 2+ years in property management.
• Proficiency with Skyline, MRI, Yardi, and MS Office.
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity of tenant data in property management accounting system and ensure accuracy of journal entries.
• Prepare month-end close, reconciliations, and client-ready financial reports.
• Assist with CAM reconciliations and estimates with Property Team.
• Manage accounts payable, vendor payments, and cash management activities.
• Support accounts receivable processes, including aging reviews and collections.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Journal entries

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Skyline

MRI

Avid

Kardin

ClickPay

MS Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Property Accountant will work to meet the financial and reporting demands of the Asset Services Team to assure a high level of accuracy and professionalism regarding all portfolio financial requirements, as specified by the property management agreement. One will apply professional standards of accounting and finance to analyze financial information and assist with preparation of financial reports.

The property assignments are of moderate quantity and complexity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage and maintain the integrity of tenant data in property management accounting system
• Timely and accurate preparation of all financial reports to client, including account reconciliations, projections/forecasts, annual budgets and ad hoc reporting requests
• Partner with the Property Manager to ensure accuracy of journal entries and general ledger
• Prepare accruals for Property Managers when relevant at least 48 hours prior to due date of Owner Report
• Prepare periodic reforecasts as required by Client
• Manage weekly accounts payable functions including but not limited to: issue checks, set up wire/ACH payments, maintain vendor files and assist with any vendor inquiries
• Perform cash management functions including but not limited to: monitor and record cash transactions and bank reconciliations
• Manage accounts receivable process including but not limited to: A/R analysis and collections, A/R aging review, Vendor inquiries
• Perform month-end close procedures including preparation and/or review of account reconciliations
• Partner with Property Team with preparation of annual CAM reconciliations and estimates

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Perform other duties or projects as requested

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

• BA/BS in Accounting or a combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 5+ years accounting experience with 2+ years in the property management industry
• Proficiency with property management accounting systems (Skyline, MRI, Yardi, etc.)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and procedures
• Proficient in the following programs:
  • Yardi, Skyline, MRI, Avid, Kardin, ClickPay, MS Office SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Professional communication and organizational skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners
• Ability to speak, write and understand English
• Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills
• Accurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and proactively problem solve
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours to meet various deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload in order to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Willingness for professional development and continual learning

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is often active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• There are no direct supervisory responsibilities