Property Accountant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
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Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Property Accountant. Robert Half Talent Solutions is seeking a Property Accountant for a Clayton-based company. Reporting to the Controller, this role involves preparing and reporting monthly financial statements, reconciling general ledger accounts, and reviewing accounts payable and receivable. The Property Accountant will also handle annual budgeting, tenant reconciliation billings, debt compliance, and monthly construction draws. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.
Key focus areas include Prepare and report monthly financial statements, including variance analysis, Reconcile general ledger accounts, and Review accounts payable and accounts receivable, troubleshoot, and approve invoices.
Successful candidates bring BS In Accounting Or Finance, 2+ Years Of Full Cycle Accounting Experience, and 2+ Years Of External Audit Experience. Important skills include Monthly Financial Statement Preparation, Variance Analysis, General Ledger Accounts Reconciliation, Accounts Payable Review, Accounts Receivable Review, and Invoice Approval.
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Description Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with a Clayton-based company searching for a Property Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, Property Accountant responsibilities include:
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Monthly financial statement preparation and reporting, including variance analysis
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Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
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Accounts payable and accounts receivable review, understanding, trouble shooting, invoice approval
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Journal entry preparation
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Annual budgeting process
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Annual tenant reconciliation billings
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Debt compliance and reporting
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Monthly construction draws for development projects
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Bank reconciliations
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Work with outside CPA firms and auditors
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Direct Interaction with upper management, tenants, lenders, and investors, including investor statement calculations
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Other projects as assigned
Minimum Property Accountant qualifications:
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BS in Accounting or Finance
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2+ years of full cycle accounting or external audit experience
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Intermediate MS Excel skills
Our client offers a HYBRID working environment, comprehensive benefits package and salary to $78k plus bonus. For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382. Requirements • At least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in property accounting or commercial real estate environments.
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Working knowledge of Yardi software and the ability to use it effectively for property-level accounting tasks.
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Experience supporting month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
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Solid understanding of general ledger structure and accrual accounting principles.
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Ability to prepare financial statements and analyze variances with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with management, tenants, lenders, investors, and external auditors.
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