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Property Accountant in Milwaukee, WI

Property Accountant job description

Property accountants should have experience in accounting and property management, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (particularly Excel) and property-management software and applications. Companies look for candidates who can manage the full monthly accounting cycle and have proven problem-solving abilities. They must also be detail-oriented and organized with a track record of meeting deadlines. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field is required.

Typical property accountant duties:

Preparing complex journal entries and account reconciliationsPreparing monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reportingAssisting in the month-, quarter- and year-end closing processesAssisting in the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under Sarbanes-Oxley and accounting procedures to ensure compliance with GAAPMaintaining capital lease and monthly payment schedulesMaintaining fixed-asset ledger, depreciation and reconciliationAnalyzing and coordinating a variety of financial data and reporting it in a clear, useful manner

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Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
ERP software proficiency
General Ledger (GL) accounting
Intermediate Excel
Property management software proficiency
Real estate
Variance analysis
Salary for Property Accountant in Milwaukee, WI

73903 - 99138

Low
73903
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
84460
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
99138
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
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