Senior Property Accountant - Seattle

Redwood Communities, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Redwood Communities, Inc. is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to oversee financial reporting for a portfolio of affordable housing properties in Seattle. The role reports to the Accounting Supervisor and requires experience in multifamily property management and affordable housing.

The position is based in Seattle with four days onsite and one day work-from-home. A Bachelor's degree in accounting and 5+ years of related experience are required, along with proficiency in RealPage and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• 3+ years in affordable housing or residential property accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel; RealPage experience.
• Must be onsite 5 days a week and eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations for a portfolio of properties.
• Maintain tax and insurance schedules/payments for multiple properties.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and financial statements.
• Month-end reconciliations and cash-flow monitoring.
• Collaborate with property managers and regional teams to resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with year-end audits and investor reporting.
• Ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing regulations.

Skills

Accounting

Property accounting

Microsoft Excel

RealPage

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

RealPage

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Seattle, WA 98104. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year. Job Shift: Any. Job Category: Accounting.

Who We Are

Redwood Communities, Inc. ("Redwood Communities"), an affiliate of Redwood Housing, is a multifamily property management organization that manages affordable housing communities throughout the country. To date, Redwood Communities has assembled a best‑in‑class team that currently manages a growing portfolio of properties and has built strong working relationships with government agencies and leading non‑profit organizations to raise the standard of living for our communities.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical benefits: We cover more than 90% of medical premiums, and employees have the option of a 100% employer‑paid HSA medical plan.
• 100% company paid dental and vision benefits for employee coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D.
• Best‑in‑class voluntary insurance benefits.
• Pre‑tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 6% contributed by the employee.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling services.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 12 paid holidays each year & 2 floating holidays.

About the Position

Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8am‑5pm.

Pay Details: $105‑110k.

Location: Seattle office 4 days a week. Work from home on Fridays.

The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and accounting functions for a portfolio of affordable housing properties. This position reports to the Accounting Supervisor. This role is ideal for someone who has experience in multifamily property management, affordable housing, and senior living. The individual must be able to function effectively in a dynamic environment with little supervision and be passionate about joining a fast‑paced, mission‑driven organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the daily operations of the accounting department; including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Maintain tax and insurance schedules/payments for multiple properties.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for portfolio of properties, including financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Responsible for month‑end reconciliation of multiple bank accounts as well as monitoring cash flow.
• Collaborate with property managers and regional teams to resolve accounting issues.
• Prepare and review appropriate general ledger entries and reconciliations to reflect all cash activity and accruals.
• Compile and analyze month and year end financials for assigned properties.
• Support Regional Manager and Asset management in budget preparation and review.Reconcile and record monthly subsidy billings.
• Assist with year‑end financial audit activities for multiple entities.
• Create monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for investors and funders.
• Ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing regulations.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of affordable housing property accounting or residential property management experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, as well as RealPage experience.
• Ability to work 100% onsite 5 days a week.
• Successful completion of background check.
• Must be legally qualified to work in the U.S. meeting I-9 guidelines.

Redwood Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.