We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Property Accountant to manage the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate assets (commercial, retail, multi‑family, or mixed‑use). This role will support the full monthly close, vendor & tenant accounting, and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will partner with property management, asset management, and corporate accounting teams.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain the general ledger for one or more properties or portfolios; prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) for property/portfolio owners.</li><li>Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable for property level including vendor invoices, tenant billing/receipts, and reimbursements.</li><li>Perform variance analysis against budget and prior period and provide explanations to management.</li><li>Assist with the month‑end and year‑end close processes including audit support and tax provision schedules if applicable.</li><li>Monitor and maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, leasehold improvements; assist with capital expenditure tracking.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting controls, and, where applicable, real estate industry specific regulations (e.g., property management, lease accounting).</li><li>Collaborate with property managers and asset managers to ensure proper budgeting, cost control and timely financial information.</li><li>Drive process improvements: streamline accounting workflows, implement best practices for property accounting.</li><li>Ad hoc analysis and special projects as required (e.g., property acquisitions, dispositions, system implementations).</li></ul>

Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.</li><li>Typically 3‑7 years of accounting experience in real estate, property management, or investment real estate environment (more for senior roles).</li><li>Strong proficiency in accounting software and systems (experience with property‑management platforms like Yardi, MRI or Timberline is a plus).</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and ability to analyze financial data.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication, able to liaise with non‑finance stakeholders (property managers, asset managers, owners).</li><li>Highly detail‑oriented with the ability to work in a dynamic/fast‑paced real estate environment.</li><li>Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed assets and supporting audits.</li><li>Familiarity with real estate accounting practices is preferred; CPA designation is a plus (but not always required).</li></ul>

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Deerfield Beach, FL
remote
Permanent
75000.00 - 87000.00 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Property Accountant to manage the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate assets (commercial, retail, multi‑family, or mixed‑use). This role will support the full monthly close, vendor & tenant accounting, and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will partner with property management, asset management, and corporate accounting teams.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain the general ledger for one or more properties or portfolios; prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) for property/portfolio owners.</li><li>Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable for property level including vendor invoices, tenant billing/receipts, and reimbursements.</li><li>Perform variance analysis against budget and prior period and provide explanations to management.</li><li>Assist with the month‑end and year‑end close processes including audit support and tax provision schedules if applicable.</li><li>Monitor and maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, leasehold improvements; assist with capital expenditure tracking.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting controls, and, where applicable, real estate industry specific regulations (e.g., property management, lease accounting).</li><li>Collaborate with property managers and asset managers to ensure proper budgeting, cost control and timely financial information.</li><li>Drive process improvements: streamline accounting workflows, implement best practices for property accounting.</li><li>Ad hoc analysis and special projects as required (e.g., property acquisitions, dispositions, system implementations).</li></ul>
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