Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Job Summary

Take ownership of property-level accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial retail and office assets, ensuring accuracy, strong financial controls and timely reporting. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional looking to develop specialist expertise in US GAAP and commercial real estate within a fast-paced, growing environment.

Position

Position Type: Permanent Individual Contributor

Experience: 1-4 years

Key Skills

• Real estate accounting
• US GAAP
• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliations
• CAM Accounting
• Budgeting
• Variance Analysis

Responsibilities

Property Accounting and Financial Close

• Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations.
• Review property general ledgers, rental income, operating expenses, capital expenditures and invoice coding.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, straight-line rent calculations and supporting financial schedules.
• Review acquisition and disposition entries and maintain accurate property accounting records.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare property-level and consolidated financial statements, management reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct variance analysis and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities in collaboration with asset management and property operations teams.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for lenders, joint venture partners and portfolio companies.

Lease and Tenant Accounting

• Monitor tenant ledger activity, including rent escalations, lease abstracts, tenant improvement allowances and security deposits.
• Ensure accounting treatments comply with lease terms, property management agreements and lender requirements.
• Support Common Area Maintenance (CAM) accounting, including reconciliations, annual settlements, budget preparation and timely tenant billing.

Controls and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Support external audits by coordinating documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Improve accounting workpapers, reporting processes and operational efficiency.
• Respond to accounting queries from property teams and other stakeholders.

Role requirements

• Commercial real estate or property accounting experience.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Bachelor s degree in accounting or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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