Property Accountant

R+L Carriers • Wilmington, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position 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 contribute to improving processes, using technology, and strengthening the quality and reliability of 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, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, attention to detail, initiative, ownership, and accountability.
• Collaborative, team-first approach and strong communication and relationship-building skills.

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.
• Intellectual curiosity, a continuous-improvement and technology-oriented mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability and desire to assume broader responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property records, including property setup, termination, and detail updates, in the property management system.
• 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 exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, Florida; Big Bear Lake, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
• Earn one week of vacation after 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

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