Property Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Act as a strategic ally to Property and Project Managers on matters of financial planning, reporting, operations, and related issues.

• Provide customer-focused service to all internal and external stakeholders.

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting activities for all assets within the assigned portfolio of the Property Accountant.

• Function as the primary liaison with accounting and auditing firms.

• Attain proficiency in the company’s financial reporting software.

• Ensure timely closure of accounting records within the computer system.

• Prepare and submit monthly accounting reports for all properties.

• Organize accounting documentation, including paid invoices, financial reports, and bank reconciliation files.

• Conduct general audits and perform cleanup of accounting records as required.

• Generate monthly and year-end financial reporting packages for all properties and clients in the portfolio.

• Engage in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets for portfolio properties.

• Guarantee compliance with financial covenants at the property level.

• Keep an orderly and updated task list.

• Exhibit responsiveness and a strong sense of urgency.

• Contribute actively to team performance and consistently seek best practices for the accounting team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience is required, preferably in real estate development or property management.

• At least 3 years of accounting experience is required, ideally in a leadership capacity.

• A college degree is preferred.

• Strong foundational accounting skills and knowledge are essential.

• Experience with accounting software is required; familiarity with property management software like AppFolio is an advantage but not mandatory.

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) as well as PDF software.

• Outstanding organization, prioritization, and time management abilities.

• Highly effective and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Strict compliance with company handbook policies is required.

• Strong collaboration abilities in a team environment.

• Capability to self-manage time and projects to meet deadlines, often while working independently.

• Extensive customer service experience and a genuine passion for delivering quality service.

• Ability to perform tasks quickly and, most importantly, accurately.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Responsive, with a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.

• Coachability: capable of receiving constructive feedback and applying it effectively.

• Leadership: proficient in problem-solving and proactive planning.

• Communication: superior ability to interact and communicate effectively, efficiently, and professionally.

• Accountability: able to both provide and receive constructive feedback, consistently meeting deadlines and commitments.

• Ambassadorship: acts as a representative and advocate for the team and its values.

• Ownership: dedicated to the company’s mission, values, strategies, projects, and outcomes.

• Problem Solving: capable of analyzing issues, developing resolution strategies, and gathering necessary resources to implement solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Match

• Life Insurance

• Short-term Disability