Senior Property Accountant
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Senior Property Accountant
Location
Irvine, CA, USA
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Property Accountant will work to meet the financial and reporting demands of the Asset Services Team to assure a high level of accuracy and professionalism regarding all portfolio financial requirements, as specified by the property management agreement. One will apply professional standards of accounting and finance to analyze financial information and assist with preparation of financial reports. Sr. Property Accountant provides leadership to their accounting team, ensuring standardized practices and processes while enhancing the quality control and oversight. Property assignments are of a higher quality and complexity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manage and maintain the integrity of tenant data in property management accounting system
Timely and accurate preparation of all financial reports to client, including account reconciliations, projections/forecasts, annual budgets and ad hoc reporting requests
Partner with the Property Accountants to ensure accuracy of journal entries and general ledger
Prepare accruals for Property Managers when relevant at least 48 hours prior to due date of Owner Report
Partner with the Property Accountant to prepare periodic reforecasts as required by Client
Review cash management functions with the Property Accountant, including but not limited to: monitor and record cash transactions and bank reconciliations
Manage accounts receivable process including but not limited to: A/R analysis and collections, A/R aging review, Vendor inquiries
Partner with the Property Team to review month-end close procedures including review of account reconciliations
Partner with Property Team with preparation of annual CAM reconciliations and estimates
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties or projects as requested
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION
BA/BS in Accounting or a combination of education and experience
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
8+ years accounting experience with 4+ years in the property management industry
Proficiency with property management accounting systems (Skyline, MRI, Yardi, etc.)
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Strong knowledge of accounting processes and procedures
Proficient in the following programs:
Yardi, Skyline, MRI, Avid, Kardin, ClickPay, MS Office
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Professional communication and organizational skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners
Ability to speak, write and understand English
Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills
Accurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills.
Demonstrate financial analysis skills
Ability to thrive in a team environment and proactively problem solve
Ability to work outside of normal office hours to meet various deadlines
Ability to prioritize and organize workload in order to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
Willingness for professional development and continual learning
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is often active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no direct supervisory responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain tenant data integrity in property management accounting systems
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including account reconciliations, projections, and budgets
- Partner with Property Accountants to ensure accuracy of journal entries and general ledger
- Prepare accruals for Property Managers prior to Owner Report due dates
- Review cash management functions, including monitoring cash transactions and bank reconciliations
- Manage accounts receivable processes, including analysis, collections, and aging reviews
- Review month-end close procedures and account reconciliations with the Property Team
- Prepare periodic reforecasts and annual CAM reconciliations and estimates
Requirements
- BA/BS in Accounting
Skills Required
YardiSkylineMRIAvidKardinClickPayMS OfficeMS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPointMS OutlookProperty management accounting systemsAccounting processesFinancial reportingAccount reconciliationsJournal entriesGeneral ledgerCash managementAccounts receivableCAM reconciliationsProfessional communicationOrganizational skillsCustomer serviceRelationship buildingAttention to detailAnalytical skillsFinancial analysisTeamworkProblem solvingPrioritizationTime management
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