Property Accountant

We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate portfolio in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This role focuses on maintaining accurate property-level records, managing payables, and preparing reliable financial information for internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience with property management systems, and a detail-oriented approach to reconciliations and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for assigned properties, ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with accrual-based accounting principles.
• Process vendor invoices and payments in a timely manner while verifying coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and property-related subledgers to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for property portfolios, helping stakeholders understand operating performance.
• Review property income and expenses for accuracy, identify variances, and investigate unusual account activity.
• Utilize AppFolio to manage accounting workflows, track financial data, and support day-to-day property accounting activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather financial information, answer accounting questions, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Detail-oriented experience in property accounting with responsibility for property-level financial records and reporting.
• Working knowledge of accrual accounting and its application in a real estate or property management environment.
• Hands-on experience using AppFolio for accounting or property management functions.
• Background in accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, and payment support.
• Strong account reconciliation skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.
• High attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.