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We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate portfolio in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate property-level accounting records, producing timely financial reports, and helping ensure lease-related activity is properly reflected in the books. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in property accounting, strong attention to detail, and experience working across teams to support day-to-day financial management.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate records of rental collections and investigate discrepancies to keep tenant accounts current.
- Establish and update tenant billing records based on lease terms, including recurring rent and applicable additional charges.
- Complete month-end close activities for assigned properties, ensuring balances are accurate and deadlines are met.
- Reconcile bank accounts, track cash activity, and support effective cash management across the property portfolio.
- Prepare recurring financial packages and quarterly reporting for property performance and account activity.
- Partner with asset management, property management, and related teams to address accounting questions and support property operations.
- Create loan payment schedules and maintain amortization tracking for new financing arrangements.
- Coordinate with accounts receivable to follow up on outstanding tenant balances and improve collection timeliness.
- Review real estate tax accruals, monitor tax bill activity, and record related payments accurately.
- Approve operating and capital invoices in the payable system and assemble schedules and documentation for audits and annual budgeting.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in property accounting or a closely related real estate accounting role.
- Hands-on experience with Yardi software in a property accounting environment.
- Working knowledge of month-end close procedures, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Understanding of accrual-based accounting principles and property-level financial reporting.
- Ability to review lease terms and apply them accurately to tenant billing and ledger activity.
- Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in analyzing financial data and resolving accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.