Senior Property Accountant

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join a stable, highly collaborative accounting team supporting a portfolio of residential, retail, and commercial properties. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented accounting professional who values consistency, autonomy, and a supportive team environment. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations for multiple properties, preparing financial statements, supporting budgets, and assisting with special projects as assigned by management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze operating revenue and expense variances
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts to supporting reports
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Process monthly payments, including debt service and owner distributions
• Manage real estate tax, insurance payments, personal property tax filings, and business licenses
• Post monthly accruals and collaborate with property and regional managers to ensure accuracy
• Maintain schedules for equity and replacement reserves
• Support annual budget preparation, re-forecasting, and cash re-forecasts
• Assist with audit requests and prepare supporting schedules
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions
• Communicate effectively with site teams, regional managers, and third-party stakeholders

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance from a U.S. accredited institution
• 5+ years of experience in property management accounting (residential and/or commercial)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, SUMIFs, etc.)
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management software (MRI a plus)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Stable, low-turnover team with strong leadership
• Flexible remote work with occasional on-site visits
• Opportunity to work on a diverse property portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Additional Requirements:

• Must be local to the DMV area
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Property Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Affordable Housing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Property Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Yardi: 1 year (Required)
• MRI: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Remote