# Senior Property Accountant **Company:** [Zipdev](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/qoJNNPNYZxvPWh8dKtNN9t.md) **Location:** Remote **Workplace:** remote **Employment type:** Full-time **Department:** Administrative [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/c81fd0d3-722c-4284-b439-d26382edbf83) ## Description Our client is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Senior Property Accountant to join our team. This role will report directly to the Controller and is responsible for full-cycle property accounting, including complex transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, capital activity, and investor distributions. This is not a transactional role. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong critical thinking, ownership of financial accuracy, and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently. The candidate should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment and be proactive in improving processes and controls. **Role Mission:** To ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting while proactively identifying issues, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the portfolio. **Key Responsibilities:** **General Ledger & Financial Reporting** - Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; prepare and review journal entries - Own full month-end close process with strong self-review and variance analysis - Prepare financial statement packages with supporting schedules and explanations - Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve issues before review **Capital & Transaction Accounting** - Record equity contributions and distributions, including investor allocations - Prepare and record acquisition and disposition entries, including gain/loss calculations - Prepare Construction Draw Funding entries - Understand and account for 1031 exchange transactions - Record and track intercompany activity and capital structures **Accounts Receivable & Tenant Analysis** - Review tenant ledgers and identify discrepancies, unapplied cash, or missing payments - Investigate tenant disputes and reconcile balances with supporting documentation - Ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition **Accounts Payable** - Oversee AP and AR processes; review entries for proper coding and accuracy. - Identify and resolve discrepancies in AP transactions; perform necessary reconciliations. - Process recurring financial transactions such as debt service, real estate taxes, and utility payments. - Calculate and maintain Management/Acquisition Fee schedules for **Property-Level Accounting & Operations** - Lead CAM reconciliations and validate accuracy of recoveries - Ensure lease terms are accurately reflected in financial reporting - Monitor property-level financial performance and identify variances - Track and record intercompany transactions, wire fees, and bank charges. **Management Fee Calculation Billing & Tracking** - Calculate and prepare management fess in accordance with PM agreements - Ensure accuracy of fee structure and the supporting calculations across managed entities. - Coordinate internal review and approval prior to posting - Record and upload management fee charges in Yardi at the property level. - Maintain supporting documentation for audit and reconciliation purposes. **Debt & Asset Management Support** - Maintain loan schedules and record financing activity - Record deferred financing costs and amortization - Support asset management with financial analysis and reporting **Process Improvements & Controls** - Identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements - Develop and update SOPs to improve accuracy and consistency - Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies **Reporting & Compliance** - Prepare cash reports and support investor reporting requirements - Assist with audits and tax support as needed - Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies ## Requirements - 5–8 years of experience in property accounting or real estate accounting - Strong proficiency in Yardi (required) - Advanced Excel skills - Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting concepts - Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and capital activity - Ability to think critically and solve problems independently - Strong attention to detail with a high level of accountability - Excellent communication and organizational skills ### **Milestone Timeline** **First 30 Days – Integration & Orientation** - Complete onboarding and system training - Review property financials and identify initial discrepancies - Understand capital structures and reporting requirements **By Day 60 – Independent Execution** - Own month-end close for assigned properties - Begin handling capital activity and transaction entries - Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities **By Day 90 – Ownership & Accuracy** - Fully manage assigned portfolio with minimal oversight - Perform detailed variance analysis and provide explanations - Support acquisition/disposition accounting **By Day 120 – Strategic Contributor** - Lead complex transactions and reporting - Improve processes and documentation - Serve as a key resource to the Controller and team ## Benefits - Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends) - Did we mention it's REMOTE?!! One of our core values at Zipdev is "Be authentic." that's why we encourage you to answer the application form in your own words; we are interested in getting to know you, not a digital assistant. Wondering how our remote environment or our payment method work? We've put together some helpful answers in our FAQs at the bottom our our [career site.](https://zipdev.com/careers/%20) Take a look and let us know if you have any other questions!