Senior Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Property Accountant to manage the financial operations of a portfolio of properties in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role requires a highly organized individual with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of property accounting and real estate financial practices. The successful candidate will act as a vital link between property management and corporate finance teams, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting across all properties.

Responsibilities :

• Review and validate monthly financial statements prepared by property management teams, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Conduct detailed analyses of property financial performance and provide variance explanations to management.
• Process funding requests and confirm adherence to budgeted cash flows and financial protocols.
• Manage real estate tax payments and collaborate with external tax consultants to ensure timely compliance.
• Monitor cash flow activities, including balances, transfers, and distributions for assigned properties.
• Oversee general ledger reviews, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain data accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial reports for stakeholders and investors.
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting processes to support property portfolio planning.
• Provide support for audits and contribute to year-end financial reporting requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of property accounting experience within residential or commercial real estate.
• Proficiency in Yardi, RealPage, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions such as pivot tables and formulas.
• Comprehensive knowledge of full-cycle property accounting, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.