Senior Property Accountant - US Property Accounting
Location: Remote
Experience: 3-7 Years
Shift: US Shift
Department: Finance & Accounting
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Property Accountant with 3-7 years of accounting experience and hands-on exposure to US Property Accounting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting activities for a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close, and landlord-tenant accounting.
This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in a rapid-paced setting and are looking to build expertise within the US Real Estate and Property Management domain.
Key Responsibilities
Property Accounting & Financial Management
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual property accounting activities.
- Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and variance analysis.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
- Record journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and adjusting entries.
- Analyze property-level financial performance and provide insights to stakeholders.
Reconciliations
- Perform Bank Reconciliations.
- Reconcile Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Security Deposits, and General Ledger accounts.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
Accounts Receivable & Tenant Accounting
- Manage tenant billing, rent collections, CAM reconciliations, and lease accounting.
- Track tenant receivables and coordinate collection activities.
- Ensure accurate recording of rental income and recoveries.
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
- Process vendor invoices and payments.
- Review coding of invoices to the correct property and GL accounts.
- Coordinate with vendors, property managers, and internal stakeholders.
Financial Reporting
- Generate monthly owner reports and management reports.
- Prepare property budgets and forecasts.
- Support audit requests and compliance requirements.
- Maintain accounting records in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must Have
- 3-7 years of Accounting experience.
- Minimum 2 years of US Property Accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of:
- General Ledger Accounting
- Journal Entries
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End Close
- Excellent Excel skills including:
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- SUMIFS
- Data Analysis
Preferred
- Experience with Property Management & Accounting software such as:
- Yardi
- AppFolio
- MRI
- RealPage
- Entrata
- Buildium
- Exposure to Commercial Real Estate accounting.
- Understanding of Lease Accounting and CAM Reconciliation.
Desired Candidate Profile
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to independently manage multiple properties/accounts
Comfortable working in US shifts and collaborating with onshore teams
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with leading US Real Estate clients
- Exposure to large-scale commercial and residential portfolios
- Growth-oriented environment with learning opportunities
- Collaborative and employee-friendly culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits