Property Accountant

R+L Carriers • Wilmington, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers is seeking a driven, analytical Property Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team at the Wilmington, Ohio Service Center office. The position is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timely accounting of the company’s owned and leased properties, including property tax payments, intercompany and third-party lease billings, and property setup and maintenance. The accountant works closely with management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, operations, and other teams to maintain complete, current, organized, and decision-ready records.

The role offers visibility across Accounting and Finance, involvement in strategic initiatives, and opportunities to influence processes and take on broader responsibilities over time. The successful candidate will apply sound accounting judgment, resolve complex problems, build cross-functional partnerships, and identify ways to streamline processes, use technology, and improve financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or property-management software.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.

Nice To Haves

• Property accounting or real estate experience.
• Experience with commercial, residential, industrial, or mixed-use property portfolios.
• Experience with property-management accounting systems and advanced Excel functions.
• Knowledge of lease accounting, operating expense recoveries, and real estate reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property records in the property management system, including property setup, termination, and detail updates.
• Process monthly property tax payments and intercompany and third-party lease billings using property management software.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, tenant billings, cash receipts, and delinquency reporting.
• Coordinate with managers, leasing teams, vendors, lenders, and internal departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for month-end reporting, audits, and tax filings.
• Record and review journal entries, accruals, and other recurring transactions.
• Reconcile balance-sheet and income-statement accounts, security deposits, and intercompany balances.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, lease requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and close-cycle efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Vacation lodging at employee resorts in Daytona Beach, Florida; Big Bear Lake, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

What This Job Offers

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