Property Accountant (Contract: 60-90+ days)

(Property Management | Multifamily)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Property Accountant with a strong background in multifamily property accounting, and a proven ability to manage multi-property financial operations. This role is responsible for property-level and corporate accounting across a portfolio of multi-family real estate assets, ensuring accurate financial reporting, clean reconciliations, and a timely month-end close.

The ideal candidate is self-driven, accountable, collaborative, and motivated by continuous learning and achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Reconciliation & Cash Management

• Manage and maintain clean and accurate internal bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Oversee property cash, bank accounts, purchase cards, and ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Support efficient multi-property cash management, ensuring all financial activity is recorded and reconciled accurately.

General Ledger, Accruals & Month-End Close

• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheets, and monthly accruals, including property taxes, insurance, and other major accounts.
• Support a timely and accurate month-end close for multiple properties.
• Assist in analyzing fluctuations and validating financial results across the property portfolio.

Real Estate / Property Accounting

• Manage the full accounting cycle for 5-6 multi-family properties (100-400 units each).
• Oversee property-level financial operations including rent/billing, bank reconciliations, and expense tracking.
• Prepare multi-property reporting packages and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Utilize property management/accounting systems to ensure high-quality financial data.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Experience

• 3+ years of multifamily property accounting experience (minimum).
• 5+ years of overall accounting experience.
• Strong background in:
  • Reconciliation & cash management
  • General ledger, accruals, and month-end close
  • Multi-property real estate accounting

Software Expertise

• Prior experience using property management or real estate accounting software, such as:
  • Entrata (Entrata experience is a strong plus!)
  • Yardi
  • MRI
  • OneSite / RealPage

Industry Background

Experience in Property Management, Real Estate, or Construction is strongly preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• Bachelor's in Accounting strongly preferred