Staff Property Accountant

LHH; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401k plan

Commuter benefits

PTO accrual & sick leave

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Real Estate company in Wilmington, Delaware to hire a Staff Property Accountant onsite. You will manage a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential properties, perform journal entries, and support month-end close with strong balance sheet and cash reconciliation skills.

The role emphasizes MRI software proficiency, accurate financial reporting, and collaboration within a well-established team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Real estate background or strong accounting foundation with a focus on real estate.
• Experience with public accounting is highly desirable.
• Proficient in property management software, preferably MRI.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a portfolio of commercial and residential properties.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare and review journal entries and adjustments for property activity.
• Maintain accurate and detailed supporting documentation.
• Lead and participate in the month-end close process for the portfolio.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare comprehensive financial statement packages for properties.
• Analyze variances and provide explanations for management review.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Real estate accounting

MRI software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MRI software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a Real Estate Company that needs a Staff Property Accountant in Wilmington, Delaware. You will need a strong accounting background, ideally with experience in public accounting and a focus on real estate. This role is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of properties, including commercial and residential assets. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has experience with journal entries, month-end close processes, financial statement packages, and possesses strong balance sheet and cash reconciliation skills. This is an onsite position, and the successful candidate will work with the MRI software platform within a well-established company that values employee recognition.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a portfolio of commercial and residential properties.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions related to the assigned properties.
• Prepare and review journal entries to capture property-related transactions and adjustments.
• Maintain accurate and detailed supporting documentation.
• Lead and participate in the month-end close process for the assigned portfolio.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare comprehensive financial statement packages for assigned properties.
• Analyze variances and provide explanations for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Real estate background or strong accounting foundation with a focus on real estate.
• Experience with public accounting is highly desirable.
• Proficient in property management software, preferably MRI.

Compensation

$65,000- 80,000

• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan
• PTO is offered on an accrual basis
• Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

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