Senior Property Management Accountant

Senior Property Management Accountant

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
• Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience
• At least 2 years of direct experience in multifamily property management accounting, including both market-rate and LIHTC/affordable housing
• Proficiency in Yardi (strongly preferred) or other Accounting MRI system
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a portfolio of multifamily properties
• Conduct detailed variance analyses and communicate findings to internal stakeholders
• Develop and maintain property-level financial forecasts, including cash flow projections and operating performance outlooks
• Support annual budget planning in collaboration with property and asset management teams
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger activity through journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes with strict adherence to deadlines and internal controls
• Monitor financial activity in accordance with LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing program requirements
• Ensure reporting and documentation comply with investor, syndicator, and regulatory expectations
• Coordinate with compliance and operations teams to address program-specific financial questions or reporting needs
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to capital partners, lenders, and third-party ownership groups, ensuring transparency and consistency
• Manage and analyze cash flow and investor distributions, clearly communicating changes in financial position and providing insight into operational health
• Collaborate cross-functionally and with asset management to support refinancing, sales, and acquisitions, while serving as the primary financial contact for external partners
• Lead and coordinate annual external audits, including preparation of PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules and audit workpapers
• Serve as primary point of contact for auditors, tax preparers, and compliance reviewers
• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and process improvements
• Partner with Property Management, Compliance, and Asset Management teams to ensure financial accuracy and operational alignment
• Provide guidance and insight on financials to non-financial stakeholders
• Serve as a mentor and quality reviewer for staff-level accountants and peers, helping ensure high standards and timely deliverables
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Support internal control reviews and ensure proper documentation for compliance and audit readiness
• Assist with automation or optimization initiatives within the accounting platform (e.g., Yardi)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Yardi (strongly preferred)