Property Accountant

Job Description

Property Accountant | Apartment Management Consultants

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Apartment Management Consultants, a recognized leader in the property management industry. The company fosters a thriving culture built on a passion for helping people, creating authentic relationships, and shared values, inspiring original ideas and rewarding collaboration among associates. This Property Accountant position is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity and accurate reporting of assigned properties, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the company’s commitment to excellence in property management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified
• Pay: $52000–$59000 yearly
• Mission: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance for assigned properties, supporting financial operations and client communication.
• Tech Stack: Yardi, AppFolio, Entrata, CYMA, Microsoft Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including general ledger, taxes, and other financial data for assigned properties.
• Month-End Close: Execute month-end accounting entries, prepare journal entries, and reconcile balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and general ledger accounts.
• Payment & Transaction Management: Verify escrow taxes and insurance, process client mortgages and distributions, and review/approve payables, deposits, and accounts receivable transactions.
• Financial Planning & Audit Support: Assist with budget preparation, financial forecasting, and annual client audits, communicating balance sheet explanations to clients as needed.
• Operational Collaboration: Provide support to operations regarding accounts payable processes and inquiries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-level professional with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a combination of relevant experience and education. Possesses core knowledge of cash and accrual accounting principles.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant accounting experience required.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Suite; strong verbal and written communication skills to maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external clients; the ability to efficiently multi-task, work effectively under pressure, and consistently meet established deadlines; strong organizational skills complemented by an inquisitive mind for thorough analysis; and demonstrated strong attention to detail and adeptness in mathematics.
• Bonus: Previous experience in real estate or property management accounting; knowledge of Yardi, AppFolio, Entrata, or CYMA property management software.