Property Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support the financial reporting needs of a portfolio of apartment communities in Nashville, Tennessee. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys managing month-end processes, interpreting property-level results, and working closely with operations teams to maintain accurate records. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a stable property management organization while balancing analytical work with regular communication across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the monthly closing process for a portfolio of approximately 17 to 25 apartment communities, ensuring financial reporting is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and record adjusting entries, including accruals and deferrals, to keep general ledger activity complete and properly stated.
• Review key financial reports such as budget-to-actual results, trailing performance trends, balance sheets, and income statements to confirm accuracy and identify issues.
• Partner with property managers and regional leaders to discuss financial results, answer questions, and provide clear insight into property performance.
• Investigate fluctuations in financial results and present concise explanations for notable variances to leadership and property owners.
• Monitor property cash positions, assess funding needs, and authorize payable disbursements in alignment with operational requirements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain dependable and well-supported financial records.
• Support annual property tax payment activities and contribute to additional accounting projects or departmental priorities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience, including exposure to general ledger activity and month-end close responsibilities.
• Prior experience in property accounting or familiarity with the property management industry is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of accruals, financial statement review, variance analysis, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; experience with OneSite accounting software is preferred.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to professionals outside the corporate accounting team.
• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple properties.
• Understanding of U.S. accounting practices and internal control principles.

Compensation

$70,000.00-$80,000.00 Yearly

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