Senior Property Accountant

Overview

LHH is partnering with a well-established and growing commercial real estate organization seeking a Senior Property Accountant to support a portfolio of complex properties. This role offers strong visibility to leadership, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to work across a full lifecycle of real estate accounting.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the financials for assigned properties, partnering with operations, and contributing to a high-performing, service-oriented team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for assigned commercial real estate properties
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, variance reports, and supporting schedules
• Post journal entries (cash and accrual) and maintain general ledger accuracy
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity
• Review tenant billings, rent rolls, and delinquency reports; ensure proper application of cash receipts
• Review and approve accounts payable batches and maintain property cash balances
• Partner with property management to meet all reporting deadlines, including monthly reporting, budgets, and escalations
• Prepare CAM reconciliations, tax escalations, and owner distributions
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, management agreements, and internal controls
• Assist with audits and provide documentation to internal/external stakeholders
• Support process improvements and assist with mentoring junior staff as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 4+ years of commercial real estate/property accounting experience (fee-based preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, and financial reporting
• Experience with CAM reconciliations, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Proficiency in Yardi, MRI, or similar real estate accounting systems
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Andre Roesmaladi

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