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Robert Half Senior Property Accountant in Alexandria, Virginia
Description
Join as a Senior Corporate Accountant and grow your career with a stable company that offers strong benefits, great work–life balance, and the chance to make a real impact.
Position Summary
The Senior Property Accountant will enhance financial processes and ensure accurate, efficient day‑to‑day accounting operations across the real-estate portfolio. This role oversees AP, AR, general ledger management, and financial reporting. It also includes direct supervision of an AR‑focused bookkeeper and close collaboration with property operations, asset management, and corporate finance.
This position reports to the Controller.
The ideal candidate brings deep multifamily accounting experience, strong technical skills, and an enthusiasm for improving processes to support organizational growth.
Primary Responsibilities
Accounting
• Oversee accounts payable and ensure timely, accurate invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense allocations.
• Manage integrity and accuracy across all modules (GL, AP, AR), including troubleshooting, data validation, and compliance audits.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP and internal accounting standards.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries with complete and accurate documentation.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support corporate accounting tasks, including budgeting, allocations, and shared‑services entries.
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial reports.
• Supervise and support accounts receivable processes, including rent posting, collections, ledger accuracy, and AR reconciliations.
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close activities for assigned properties, including accruals, adjustments, and variance analysis.
• Prepare audit schedules, gather documentation, and ensure timely audit responses.
• Partner cross‑functionally on budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and other planning activities.
Leadership & Process Improvement
• Supervise, mentor, and support the Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper.
• Standardize accounting procedures and documentation for the multifamily portfolio.
• Partner with operations, asset management, and corporate teams to resolve financial issues and maintain alignment between functions.
• Support the Controller with system improvements, cross‑departmental projects, and process enhancements.
Ongoing Responsibilities
• Maintain knowledge through trainings, workshops, and networks.
• Participate actively in team meetings, trainings, and organizational events.
• Promote the organization’s mission, values, and DEI commitments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience; property management, real estate, or multifamily housing experience preferred.
• Strong background in AP, AR, GL management, and month‑end close.
• Proficiency in bank reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and improve financial operations.
Benefits include:
• 100% employer‑paid individual medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
• Parental leave
• HSA
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program
• Robust paid time off
All interested applicants, please contact me via LinkedIn — Nathan Rusli.
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