Accountant, Property Accounting

Darwin Homes

6h • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Fund Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions for institutional single-family rental (“SFR”) portfolios managed by Darwin. This role will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, client/partner reporting requirements, and internal accounting policies. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and experience working with real estate portfolios, property management accounting, or fund accounting environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, property management, or fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with fixed assets, capitalization policies, and depreciation accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• Experience with institutional real estate portfolios or SFR operations.
• Experience working with property management systems and ERP/accounting platforms.
• Experience supporting audits and lender reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and client/partner accounting policies.
• Support month-end close processes, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, amortizations, and reclasses.
• Perform detailed variance analysis, including month-over-month (MoM), quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), year-over-year (YoY), and budget-to-actual comparisons.
• Maintain accurate supporting schedules and reconciliations for management, clients, partners, lenders, and auditors.
• Record new SFR acquisitions in accordance with closing statements and related supporting documentation.
• Maintain and reconcile material balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintain amortization schedules related to prepaid and deferred property-related expenses.
• Ensure property-related expenses such as taxes, insurance, HOA dues, utilities, and repairs are properly accrued, classified, and recorded.
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger across assigned portfolios.
• Apply and enforce GAAP-compliant capitalization policies consistent with industry standards.
• Maintain depreciation schedules, including useful lives, asset classifications, and depreciation methodologies.
• Record depreciation and other fixed asset-related journal entries on a monthly basis.
• Properly record property write-downs, insurance claim losses, dispositions, and property sales transactions.
• Assist with annual audits and support external auditor requests.
• Support lender reporting and compliance requirements.
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
• Equal opportunity employer
• Prohibition of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level