Senior Accountant - Property Management

Senior Accountant - Property Management

Who: An organized and results-driven accounting professional with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or comparable work experience.
What: Manage financial reporting, reconciliations, AP/AR, and cash management for a portfolio of multifamily properties.
When: Immediate full-time opportunity.
Where: South Bend, IN.
Why: Join a respected and rapidly growing property management company offering career advancement, training, and comprehensive benefits.
Office Environment: Collaborative, team-oriented, and mission-driven workplace.
Salary: Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses.

Position Overview:
The Staff Accountant will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for a portfolio of 15–18 properties. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and effective collaboration with property management teams and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial reports for an assigned portfolio.

• Post journal entries including reclasses, accruals, amortization, and capitalization.

• Reconcile bank accounts and resolve outstanding reconciling items.

• Manage ACH and wire requests, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash management.

• Calculate management fees, owner distributions, and funding requests.

• Review AR balances and ensure reporting accuracy.

• Analyze and explain financial statement variances.

• Provide accounting support to property management staff and resolve Yardi issues.

• Assist with audit schedules and coordinate requests.

• Submit financial information to lenders, investors, and government agencies.

• Ensure timely debt service payments and reserve requests.

• Maintain accurate accounting records and files.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and property accounting practices.

• Proficiency with Yardi or similar property management/accounting systems preferred.

• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

• Employer-paid basic life insurance.

• Employee referral program, awards, and recognition.

• Career advancement opportunities.