CMA Property Accountant III

Community Management Associates•Atlanta, GA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Accountant III is a senior-level accounting professional responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and operational accounting functions for an assigned portfolio. This position also serves as Team Lead for a group of Virtual Employees (VEs), supporting their workflow, ensuring quality assurance, and acting as a resource for process and procedural guidance. The role requires a strong understanding of CMA financial reporting standards, excellent research and analytical capabilities, and a commitment to producing accurate and timely monthly financial statements.

Requirements

Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong customer service orientation with exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Detail-oriented, dependable, and consistently contributes as a collaborative team member.
Capable of working independently, managing multiple priorities, and meeting strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
Maintains a professional appearance, positive attitude, and high standard of personal conduct (Per CMA Dress Code).
Role requires critical thinking, problem-solving, consistent accuracy, and a sense of urgency.
High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
7–10 years of progressive, full-cycle accounting experience, preferably in a property management or HOA accounting environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Experience using Vantaca HOA accounting software and/or Strongroom lockbox payables system preferred.
Equivalent industry-specific experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of approximately 3–4 Virtual Employees (VEs), collectively responsible for a portfolio of 150–200 properties, varying in complexity.
Act as the primary liaison between Community Managers, senior leadership, and the assigned VE team to ensure adherence to accounting processes, timely resolution of exceptions (XNs), and communication of procedural changes.
Review and validate monthly financial statements prepared by the VE team prior to distribution to Community Managers and clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert for VE team members, providing guidance and feedback to support their professional development and performance.
Research and resolve accounting inquiries related to the assigned property portfolio; escalate complex or sensitive issues to the Accounting Manager, Controller, or CFO as appropriate.
Provide general and specialized accounting training to team members as needed; coordinate with leadership to deliver supplemental or corrective training.
Communicate directly with Community Managers and clients to address financial concerns or resolve discrepancies, including attendance at Board meetings when required.
May continue to manage accounting responsibilities for more complex or high-profile client accounts.
Support additional accounting tasks and special projects as assigned by management.