Property Accountant

Job Description

Property Accountant | Accountants One

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a Real Estate client of Accountants One, located in the Metro Atlanta area. This organization prioritizes the development, mentorship, and promotion of its team members. The Property Accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting property management operations, directly contributing to the client’s financial health and operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA

• Team: Reports to Senior Property Accountant and Assistant Controller
• Mission: Ensure accurate financial reporting and support property management functions for real estate properties.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accrual Management: Prepare monthly operating expense accruals.
• Financial Reconciliation: Perform monthly account reconciliations and process journal entries.
• Accounts Payable Oversight: Review and approve accounts payable from properties and run necessary financial reports.
• Asset Tracking: Prepare monthly fixed asset roll forwards and coordinate activities with the fixed asset team.
• Operational Support: Coordinate with Treasury on the creation and posting of wire/ACH payments and build internal relationships with on-site Property Managers to enhance knowledge of property management functions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: 6 months to 1 year of accounting experience.
• Skills: Strong systems proficiency using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Excellent written and communication abilities.
• Bonus: Prior accounting experience in the real estate industry or public accounting is a plus.