Senior Property Accounting Leader

Associa; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Leadership role

Growth environment

Job summary

Associa seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations of a growing property management portfolio. The role requires a hands-on leader with deep property accounting expertise, operational oversight, and a focus on accuracy in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cash-basis accounting, multi-property experience, and a track record of building robust internal controls and accurate owner reporting.

Qualifications

• : Bachelor's degree in Accounting with CPA/active CPA status preferred.
• : 5+ years of accounting experience in property management or real estate.
• : Proven leadership and team management for groups of 8–12 across onsite and remote.
• : Strong detail orientation and ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines.
• : Collaborative across departments and remote teams, client accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions for property management including GL, AP/AR, reconciliations and owner distributions.
• Lead and mentor accounting team onsite and virtually to drive high performance.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for property owners using cash basis accounting.
• Coordinate monthly/year-end closes across multiple properties and entities.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Prepare and review owner statements, financial packages, and performance reports.
• Manage competing deadlines and deliver timely financial reporting and support.
• Identify process improvements leveraging technology for efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee trust accounts and proper handling of client funds.
• Utilize AppFolio and related platforms to manage workflows and data integrity.
• Develop, train and educate accounting policies and internal controls for scalable growth.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors and stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Cash basis accounting

Multi-property management

Trust accounting

Communication

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

AppFolio

Yardi

Buildium

RealPage

Entrata

Job description

Associa seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations of a growing property management portfolio. The role requires a hands-on leader with deep property accounting expertise, operational oversight, and a focus on accuracy in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cash-basis accounting, multi-property experience, and a track record of building robust internal controls and accurate owner reporting.