Senior Property Accountant

Hillpointe • Winter Park, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for the full cycle of accounting for an assigned portfolio of multifamily properties. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting and supports the company’s operational and strategic goals. The Senior Property Accountant serves as a key financial liaison between property management teams and corporate leadership, providing advanced accounting expertise, analytical insights, and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive accounting experience; property or real estate accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Experience with financial or property management systems required; Entrata and RealPage strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent, self-motivated, and able to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, management, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multifamily property accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reporting packages for multiple properties.
• Record and review all journal entries throughout the month, ensuring appropriate documentation and compliance with accounting standards.
• Review financial statements for accuracy, analyze variances, and provide commentary and recommendations.
• Manage the full monthly general ledger close process, including account reconciliations and balance sheet schedule preparation.
• Calculate and review management fees, accruals, and reclassifications to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Assist with the preparation of supporting schedules and documentation for annual audits.
• Manage cash flow for assigned properties, anticipating future funding needs and addressing potential cash deficiencies.
• Calculate and process owner cash contributions and distributions accurately and in accordance with deadlines.
• Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding items promptly.
• Oversee critical payments such as real estate taxes, insurance premiums, and debt service.
• Review lender escrow and reserve accounts to ensure adequate funding and perform monthly reconciliations where applicable.
• Collaborate with on-site and operations team to complete pre-close and month-end close activities.
• Review property-level reports for accuracy and consistency with general ledger data as part of Accounting Month-End (AME) preparation.
• Ensure timely vendor invoicing and payments, maintaining compliance with company policies.
• Support annual budgeting processes, including coordination and follow-up throughout draft, revision, and final approval stages.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from internal teams, management, and external partners.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and ad hoc financial analyses or projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees