We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support a growing property management and development organization in Dallas, Texas. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, overseeing general ledger activity across an assigned property portfolio, and providing guidance on accounting matters tied to day-to-day operations. The position also works closely with internal teams, auditors, and external stakeholders to keep reporting, compliance, and portfolio accounting activities on track.
Responsibilities:
- Produce monthly financial statements and reporting deliverables for an assigned portfolio while maintaining accuracy and timeliness throughout the close cycle.
- Review accounting work completed for property-level close activities and follow up with property management teams to resolve discrepancies or outstanding items.
- Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and manage core accounting records for each property under responsibility.
- Assemble quarterly, annual, and stakeholder-specific reporting packages and respond to additional financial information requests as needed.
- Partner with accounts payable to confirm invoice coding is aligned with property accounting requirements and reporting standards.
- Coordinate annual audit support by organizing requested documentation, answering auditor questions, and tracking open items through completion.
- Support development-stage and newly closing properties by completing accounting tasks related to setup, funding activity, and readiness for ongoing reporting.
- Assist with financing-related activities, including tracking documentation for capital contributions and supporting the conversion of construction debt to permanent financing.
- Calculate annual surplus cash distributions for stabilized assets and contribute to other accounting areas such as treasury and corporate reporting when needed.
- Provide mentorship and training to Staff Accountants and share best practices across portfolio accounting processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a senior-level or portfolio-based role.
- Hands-on property accounting experience is required, including work with multifamily assets and monthly close processes.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
- Proficiency with Excel at an intermediate level or higher.
- Experience with real estate or property management platforms such as RealPage, Yardi, or similar accounting systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with Low Income Housing Tax Credit environments, public accounting, or construction-related accounting software such as Sage 300 Construction is a plus.
- Ability to complete pre-employment screening requirements as part of the hiring process.