Property Accountant

GHJColumbus, GeorgiaHybridFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 15 hours ago

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About this role

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

Key Responsibilities

- 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.

Qualifications

- 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.

Why Join?

- 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.