Staff Property Accountant

American Accounting Association; New Albany (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallick Communities seeks a Staff Property Accountant to support accurate, timely financials for a diverse portfolio of affordable housing and senior living communities. In this role, you will manage property-level ledgers, prepare monthly financial statements, reconcile accounts, support budgets and forecasts, and ensure GAAP compliance while partnering with operations and asset management teams.

You will analyze variances and assist with audits and reporting to contribute to Wallick's mission

Qualifications

• Experience in property accounting and general ledger management.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting for property portfolios.
• Proficiency with Yardi or similar PM software.
• Strong Excel skills and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly property-level financial statements and reports
• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers for assigned properties
• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, lender, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with property management and operations teams on financial performance
• Assist with internal and external audits, including workpapers and documentation
• Process journal entries, accruals, and adjustments accurately and on time
• Monitor cash activity, rent receipts, payables, and escrow accounts
• Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Provide timely financial insights to support mission-driven decision-making

Skills

Property accounting

GL management

GAAP

Financial reporting

Account reconciliation

Budgeting/Forecasting

Variance analysis

Yardi

Excel/Modeling

Compliance & Audit

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Staff Property Accountant

Employer Wallick Communities

Location New Albany, Ohio

Salary Competitive

Closing date Sep 25, 2026

Focus Area Records & Reporting, Regulatory Compliance & Policy

Role Type Accountant

Role Level Staff

Work Mode Hybrid

Employment Type Full Time

Organization Type Other

Wallick Communities seeks a Staff Property Accountant to support accurate, timely financials for a diverse portfolio of affordable housing and senior living communities. In this role, you will manage property-level general ledgers, prepare monthly financial statements, reconcile accounts, support budgets and forecasts, and ensure compliance with GAAP, lender, and regulatory requirements. You will partner closely with operations and asset management teams, analyze variances, and assist with audits and reporting, contributing directly to Wallick's mission of providing quality, stable housing for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly property-level financial statements and reports
• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers for assigned properties
• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, lender, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with property management and operations teams on financial performance
• Assist with internal and external audits, including workpapers and documentation
• Process journal entries, accruals, and adjustments accurately and on time
• Monitor cash activity, rent receipts, payables, and escrow accounts
• Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Provide timely financial insights to support mission-driven decision-making

Required Skills

• Property accounting
• General ledger management
• GAAP knowledge
• Financial reporting
• Account reconciliation
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Yardi or similar property management software
• Excel and financial modeling
• Compliance and audit support