Senior Property Accountant – Residential Portfolio
Are you ready to take full ownership of the numbers behind a high-impact portfolio of Residential properties? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your precision and insight directly support executive decision-making? If you’re an experienced property accountant looking to make your mark at a company shaping the urban landscape, we want to meet you.
About the Role:
As our Senior Property Accountant, you’ll play a key role in managing the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of mixed-use assets. From journal entries and reconciliations to financial reporting and investor communications, your work will ensure accurate, timely, and strategic financial oversight across our operations.
You’ll collaborate closely with Property Managers, senior leadership, and external partners—bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every task.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the monthly G/L close and prepare all journal entries for assigned properties
Perform and review bank reconciliations; analyze and reconcile balance sheets
Compile accurate financial statements and provide reporting for Controller review
Manage monthly and quarterly property-level reporting
Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts
Assist with annual budgets and reforecasts
Reconcile vendor statements and customer payments
Track and report on job costs and project-related expenses
Partner with Property Managers on billing, collections, and variance reviews
Respond to financial inquiries from executive leadership, investors, and lenders
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3–5 years of property accounting experience, with at least 3 years in real estate
Experience with mixed-use properties is required; commercial experience a plus
Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting best practices
Proficiency in Excel and property management systems (Yardi strongly preferred)
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision
What We’re Looking For:
A sharp, analytical thinker with a strong grasp of property accounting fundamentals
Someone who brings urgency, ownership, and accountability to their work
A self-starter who thrives in a high-performance, team-oriented environment
Ready to join a company that values your expertise and empowers you to make an impact?
Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 3-5 years of property accounting experience
- At least 3 years of real estate accounting experience
- Experience with mixed-use properties
- Commercial property accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting best practices
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience with property management systems, preferably Yardi
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision
What We Do
Westminster Company manages affordable and federally assisted multifamily housing communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, including senior, mixed-income, and tax-credit properties. Its services extend beyond day-to-day property management to investment oversight, accounting, communications, and resident services. The company aims to provide safe, well-maintained communities, support residents, and increase owner profitability and resident satisfaction through tailored programs and professional property management.
