Property Accountant

Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Property Accountant is responsible for maintaining the financial records of a portfolio of properties, ensuring accuracy in general ledger activities, producing monthly financial statements, and supporting property managers with financial reporting and analysis. This role ensures compliance with company policies, lease agreements, and applicable accounting standards. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties. Maintain general ledger activity including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity for assigned properties. Record tenant billing transactions, including rent, CAM (Common Area Maintenance), real estate taxes, and other charges per lease agreements. Review and reconcile tenant accounts, including billing adjustments and delinquencies. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly variance analysis. Manage CAM reconciliations and ensure timely billing and collection. Prepare audit schedules and support external audits as needed. Work closely with property managers to review financial performance and support operations. Ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal policies. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in property or real estate accounting. Strong understanding of accrual accounting and lease administration. Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, RealPage, AppFolio, or similar). Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.). Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CAM reconciliation and lease abstracting. Familiarity with multi-entity accounting. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com . Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

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