Property Accountant

GHJ
Columbus, GA
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for accounting professionals with property management experience who can independently manage financial records and collaborate across teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years in property accounting and a bachelor's in accounting or finance
    — “5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in property accounting or real estate finance preferred.”
  • Individuals experienced in multifamily property management and financial reporting
    — “Experience with multifamily or property management accounting.”
  • Professionals skilled in property management software like Entrata or Yardi
    — “Experience with Entrata, Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, or similar property management software preferred.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong grasp of financial reporting and reconciliation processes
    — “Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.”
  • Candidates should be prepared to work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure
    — “Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to analyze financial performance and investigate variances across properties
    — “Analyze financial performance and investigate variances across multiple properties.”
  • Showcase your track record in maintaining accurate financial records and managing accounts payable
    — “Maintain accurate financial records using property management accounting software.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • manages property-related accounts
  • tracks tenant payments
  • prepares reserve draw requests
Typical background
5+ years of accounting experienceproperty accounting or real estate finance experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial Statement PreparationGeneral Ledger ManagementFinancial AnalysisProperty Accounting

Preferred

Property Management Software Experience

About the role

Original posting from GHJ via Lever

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

Key Responsibilities:

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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties.

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Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries and reconciliations.

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Analyze financial performance and investigate variances across multiple properties.

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Manage property-related accounts payable, vendor invoices, and payment processing.

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Track tenant payments, security deposits, and related receivables.

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Prepare reserve draw requests and supporting documentation for lenders.

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Assist with property tax reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.

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Maintain accurate financial records using property management accounting software.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

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5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in property accounting or real estate finance preferred.

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Experience with multifamily or property management accounting.

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Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

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Experience with Entrata, Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, or similar property management software preferred.

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Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.

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Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

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Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Why Join?:

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Opportunity to gain broad exposure to property accounting and financial reporting.

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Work with a diverse property portfolio and contribute to financial operations.

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Collaborative environment with opportunities to develop accounting expertise.

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Role offering ownership of accounting responsibilities and cross-functional exposure.

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Source: GHJ careers (Lever)

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