Property Contract Accountant

We are looking for a Property Contract Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for an asset management environment in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and helping ensure timely reporting across property-related accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger activity, along with the ability to work effectively with Yardi and Excel-based reporting tools.

Responsibilities:
• Manage invoice processing, payment preparation, and vendor account follow-up to support accurate and timely accounts payable activity.
• Record cash receipts, apply incoming payments, and maintain receivable balances to help keep customer and tenant accounts current.
• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and aligned with accounting standards.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate variances to maintain accuracy across cash and ledger balances.
• Review general ledger transactions, identify discrepancies, and assist with routine month-end accounting close tasks.
• Maintain accounting records within Yardi and support property-level financial tracking and reporting activities.
• Build and update Excel-based schedules, formulas, and reporting files to improve accuracy and efficiency in financial analysis.
• Assist with accounting process updates, including system-related changes or data maintenance efforts, as needed within the function.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Ability to prepare journal entries and complete bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency with Yardi, including property management and accounting-related functions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas; experience with VBA is preferred.
• Background in accounting support, accounting clerk work, or property accounting within a structured environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation

$20.90-$24.20 Hourly

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