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GHJ

Property Accountant

GHJ

. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeColumbus • Georgia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $73,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in property accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger maintenance, with a strong ability to analyze financial performance and manage accounts payable and receivable. Proficient in using property management accounting software and Excel to maintain accurate financial records.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Property Accounting ExperienceFinancial ReportingGeneral Ledger AccountingAccounting Software ProficiencyAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills
Financial Statements PreparationJournal EntriesReconciliationsAccounts Payable ManagementAccounts Receivable ManagementFinancial AnalysisTax ReportingVariance InvestigationExcel ProficiencyProperty Management Accounting
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
EntrataYardiAppFolioMRIProperty Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance
Industry Keywords
Real Estate FinanceMultifamily AccountingFinancial ComplianceProperty ManagementFinancial Records Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties
  • Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries and reconciliations
  • Analyze financial performance and investigate variances across multiple properties
  • Manage property-related accounts payable, vendor invoices, and payment processing
  • Track tenant payments, security deposits, and related receivables
  • Prepare reserve draw requests and supporting documentation for lenders
  • Assist with property tax reporting, audits, and compliance requirements
  • Maintain accurate financial records using property management accounting software
  • Oversee property-level accounting activities, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
  • Work closely with property management and accounting teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in property accounting or real estate finance preferred
  • Experience with multifamily or property management accounting
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations
  • Experience with Entrata, Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, or similar property management software preferred
  • Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunity to gain broad exposure to property accounting and financial reporting
  • Work with a diverse property portfolio and contribute to financial operations
  • Collaborative environment with opportunities to develop accounting expertise
  • Role offering ownership of accounting responsibilities and cross-functional exposure