Property Accountant

We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a portfolio of commercial real estate assets in Phoenix, Arizona for our client. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, works well under daily deadlines, and brings strong accuracy to recurring accounting tasks. The position plays a key part in maintaining reliable financial records, producing monthly reporting, and partnering with property teams to keep accounting activities current and complete.

Responsibilities:

• Establish accounting records for newly assigned properties and maintain accurate setup information within the financial system.

• Record, evaluate, and post journal entries to support monthly accounting activity and period-end close.

• Perform regular reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Review monthly bank transactions to ensure cash activity is properly matched and documented.

• Prepare and file sales tax submissions each month in accordance with applicable requirements.

• Process mortgage-related payments and enter supporting loan data with a high level of accuracy.

• Compile monthly financial statements and assemble reporting packages for assigned properties.

• Contribute to the annual budgeting cycle, including entering approved budget data into the accounting platform.

• Analyze year-end operating expense reconciliations for tenants by partnering with property teams to confirm charges are complete and calculated correctly.

• Maintain tenant accounting records, security deposit activity, rent roll data, and vacancy reporting while assisting with additional accounting duties as needed.

• Experience in property accounting, with commercial real estate exposure preferred.
• Working knowledge of Yardi software and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of month-end close processes, general ledger activity, and accrual-based accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, transaction-heavy environment.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to accuracy, deadlines, and follow-through.
• Confidence preparing reconciliations, financial reports, and recurring accounting entries.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with accounting and property management teams.