Property Accountant

Description We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial performance of residential and commercial real estate portfolios in Richmond, Virginia. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating month-end activities, and ensuring timely processing of payables, receivables, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong property accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with both internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger by recording accruals, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and completing detailed reviews of banking and credit card activity.
• Manage the month-end close process for assigned properties, including intercompany entries and follow-up on outstanding accounting items.
• Handle full-cycle accounts payable for residential and commercial entities by reviewing invoices, assigning proper coding, and processing payments accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare payment batches, issue checks, research billing variances, and track credits or overpayments to ensure they are properly applied.
• Process incoming receipts and post cash transactions to the correct accounts with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Create invoices, monitor aging reports, and follow up on overdue balances with tenants or other parties to support effective collections.
• Partner with external accounting, audit, or tax advisors by assembling schedules and documentation needed for year-end filings and financial reviews.
• Provide financial and administrative support to leadership while assisting the property management team during busy periods or high-volume cycles.
• Prepare deposit documentation, upload banking files, and complete bank deposit activities as needed. Requirements
• Experience in property accounting with responsibility for residential and commercial portfolios.
• Proficiency with Yardi software and strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with full-cycle accounts payable and cash application processes.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial records and investigate discrepancies independently.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills for working with internal teams, tenants, vendors, and external financial partners.

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