Senior Property Accountant

You will excel in this role if you are:

• A person who enjoys working as a member in a small team
• Self-motivated with a desire to build new skills and use their knowledge to further grow with the company
• Skilled in real estate accounting, including lease billing, CAM recoveries, cost allocations, and Yardi
• Organized and able to communicate with internal and external parties
• Comfortable in a growing, startup-style environment
• Detail-oriented with sound judgment and a high standard for accuracy

A day in the life:

• Recommend and document the accounting treatment for property transactions, including capitalization, depreciation, and lease accounting
• Complete the month-end close for an assigned portfolio, including accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger review
• Prepare and record journal entries for rental revenue, straight-line rent, CAM accruals, and operating expenses
• Review lease documents to confirm accurate billing and charge setup, and validate annual CAM and expense recovery reconciliations
• Allocate shared costs across properties and entities and reconcile intercompany balances
• Prepare variance analysis and financial statements, and support lender reporting, audits, and acquisition due diligence
• Support payroll review and cost allocation as needed

What we are expecting from you:

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience is required
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience in commercial real estate, property management, or a related field
• Experience with property-level accounting, including lease-based revenue and billing, CAM and operating expense recoveries, cost allocations, and month-end close
• Working knowledge of GAAP as applied to real estate, including lease accounting (ASC 842) and property and depreciation (ASC 360)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Yardi Voyager, including general ledger, receivables, billing, and month-end close processes, is required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Word and Outlook, with the ability to learn and adapt to new software
• Ability to review and interpret lease agreements and related documents to confirm billing and accounting treatment
• Ability to travel occasionally to properties within the assigned portfolio
• Must be able to pass a background check

Nice to have:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or in-progress certification
• Experience with Yardi Voyager setup and configuration, including chart of accounts, charge codes, and billing
• Experience with additional Yardi modules, such as Procure to Pay (P2P) or Elevate
• Experience with multi-entity or intercompany accounting
• Experience supporting audits, lender reporting, or acquisition due diligence