Property Accountant

Description We are looking for a Property Accountant to support a portfolio of real estate assets in Fresno, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable managing property-level financial activity, producing accurate monthly reporting, and working closely with property managers, tenants, vendors, and ownership groups. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of accrual-based accounting, and hands-on experience maintaining financial records and tenant data in Yardi.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activity for an assigned group of properties, including cash receipts, disbursements, tenant payments, and other property-related transactions.

• Review and process payables, confirm accurate general ledger coding, address urgent payment requests, and coordinate items such as owner distributions, loan obligations, and association fees.

• Complete month-end close tasks and prepare financial packages, ensuring reports are accurate, fully supported, and delivered to property managers within required deadlines.

• Maintain property and tenant records in Yardi, including setting up new properties, updating lease activity, recording ledger adjustments, and supporting collection efforts through account review.

• Administer recurring and non-recurring tenant billings, investigate charge discrepancies, and apply late fees, utility recoveries, tax bill-backs, insurance charges, and other recoverable expenses.

• Perform annual and periodic reconciliation work related to tenant charges and escalations, calculate updated billing amounts, and prepare related notices for distribution.

• Assist with budget preparation by entering lease assumptions, updating financing and amortization details, validating uploads, and resolving variances with property management.

• Respond promptly to requests from internal teams and external stakeholders regarding billing, collections, account activity, and other financial matters.

• Contribute to audits, cross-coverage for other accountants, and additional special projects as business needs require. Requirements • At least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in property, real estate, or commercial portfolio accounting.

• Working knowledge of property accounting principles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and month-end close.

• Hands-on experience using Yardi for property and tenant accounting functions.

• Understanding of accrual accounting and the ability to prepare and review financial statements with accuracy.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple properties, deadlines, and competing priorities.

• Effective communication skills for collaborating with property managers, vendors, tenants, and ownership contacts.

• Proficiency in researching discrepancies, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial and tenant records.

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