Commercial Property Accountant

We are looking for a Commercial Property Accountant to support a portfolio of commercial real estate assets in Phoenix, Arizona. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys producing reliable financial statements, meeting recurring deadlines, and turning data into meaningful insights for property operations. In this role, you will partner with management to maintain accurate reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and contribute to a high-performing finance function.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for an assigned portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring completeness and timeliness.
• Manage general ledger activity, accruals, journal entries, and month-end close tasks to maintain accurate property-level accounting records.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash activity, and balance sheet accounts while researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Review financial results, identify variances or unusual trends, and provide clear analysis to support decision-making.
• Coordinate scheduled payment processing and help ensure all reporting obligations and accounting deadlines are met consistently.
• Assist with audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting the Accounting Manager throughout the review process.
• Support the onboarding of newly acquired properties into established accounting workflows and reporting standards.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across property accounting activities.
• Share subject matter knowledge with team members and assist in training newer accountants on procedures and best practices.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible property accounting experience within the commercial real estate sector.

• Hands-on experience with Yardi and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Working knowledge of month-end close, accrual accounting, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.

• Experience supporting third-party managed properties or third-party property management relationships.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred; an accounting designation is considered an asset.

Compensation

$30.00-$35.00 Hourly

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