Property Accountant

Cherry Bekaert • Germantown, MD

28d

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Property Accountant. This role will play a key part in supporting the financial operations of a portfolio of properties and ensuring accuracy and compliance in all accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in property accounting and experience working with Yardi or similar ERP systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• 3+ years of property accounting experience
• Experience with Yardi strongly preferred
• Experience with MRI, Rent Manager, or similar ERP systems will also be considered
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Conduct bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations and compliance
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting
• Review and perform lease abstraction
• Help resolve accounts payable discrepancies in a timely manner
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy and reporting compliance

What This Job Offers

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