Senior Property Accountant

Job description

A real estate investment and property management firm is seeking a **Senior Property Accountant** to support financial reporting and accounting operations for assigned commercial properties. This role works closely with property management and finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and tenant-related accounting activities. ### Key Responsibilities - Prepare monthly financial statements including journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, and variance analysis. - Maintain fixed asset records and support capital expenditure tracking. - Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and lease administration within the accounting system. - Prepare CAM and real estate tax budgets and reconciliations. - Assist with annual budgets and periodic forecasts. - Support tenant receivable reconciliations and lease-related accounting. - Prepare audit schedules and assist with interim and year-end audit requests. - Conduct tenant audit research and documentation. - Manage treasury activities including cash flow tracking and liquidity planning. - Review lease agreements and assist with commission calculations and amortization schedules. - Support lender reporting and capital funding requests. - Assist fund controllers and management with ad hoc financial requests. ### Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (equivalent experience may be considered). - 5–7 years of accounting experience within commercial real estate or property management. - Strong understanding of tenant leases, CAM recoveries, and rent collections. - Experience with MRI accounting software required. - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. - Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.