Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Position Overview

An Entry-Level Property Accountant supports the accounting team in managing the financial operations of a portfolio of real estate properties. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with monthly reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and property management requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly close processes, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts for assigned properties
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for individual properties
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including tenant billing and rent tracking
• Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accurate financial data
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities for property portfolios
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances or discrepancies
• Prepare documentation for audits and tax filings
• Ensure timely payments of expenses such as mortgages, taxes, and vendor invoices
• Work closely with property managers and operations teams to resolve financial issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 0–2 years of accounting experience (internship or entry-level acceptable)
• Basic understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, RealPage is a plus)
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of property management or real estate accounting
• Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Accountability and teamwork

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.