PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

Bear Property Management • Pleasant Prairie, WI

4h

About The Position

The Property Accountant is responsible for the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of residential and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. This role ensures timely and accurate financial statements, maintains compliance with LIHTC and other affordable housing regulations, and partners closely with Property Management and Operations to support effective month-end close and reporting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
• 3–5+ years of property accounting experience
• Direct experience with residential and LIHTC properties strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
• Experience with property management/accounting software (Yardi, RealPage, Appfolio, MRI, etc.)
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties
• Complete bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Record journal entries, accruals, and reclasses
• Review and analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide explanations
• Assist with annual budget preparation and forecasting
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and record depreciation
• Ensure financial reporting complies with LIHTC program requirements
• Assist with cost certifications, owner reporting, and regulatory filings
• Prepare audit workpapers and support annual financial statement audits
• Coordinate with compliance and property management teams to ensure accurate reporting
• Review accounts payable and receivable activity for assigned properties
• Ensure proper coding of expenses and adherence to company policies
• Monitor tenant receivables, subsidy payments, and reserve balances
• Support cash management and distribution calculations
• Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages for ownership and investors
• Assist with partnership distributions and related reconciliations
• Support lender reporting requirements and financial covenant tracking
• Partner with Property Management and Operations to resolve accounting issues
• Participate in month-end close meetings and cross-department communication
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
• Support system enhancements and accounting initiatives

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Annual merit-based increases
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• FSA and HSA options
• Generous paid time off
• 8+ paid holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Accident insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Ongoing education
• Leadership training
• Advancement opportunities across all departments
• Annual employee appreciation events
• Team outings
• Company-wide recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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