Real Estate Property Accountant

HENSSLER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

Henssler Property Management is seeking a Property Accountant to support its portfolio of single-family and multifamily properties. The role offers broad experience across the real estate accounting cycle, including owner distributions, bank reconciliations, cash reports, financial statements, fund tax returns, and audit work. Property accounting experience is not required; candidates with a solid accounting foundation can learn the real estate-specific work on the job.

The Property Accountant will meet with property owners monthly and support property managers using Appfolio and Yardi. The role also includes opportunities to take on additional projects as the team grows. The company describes a collaborative team environment with feedback and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Strong command of debits and credits, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Ability to prepare and review financial statements.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting numbers in a way others understand.
• Customer-service mindset, including responding promptly, keeping commitments, and remaining calm in difficult conversations.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.
• Self-motivation, critical thinking, and strong organization.

Nice To Haves

• Property accounting experience.
• Familiarity with Thomson Reuters accounting software, Appfolio, or Yardi Voyager.

Responsibilities

• Process single-family and multifamily owner distributions.
• Meet with property owners monthly.
• Complete single-family and multifamily bank reconciliations.
• Manage single-family receivables through scan-to-bank processes.
• Support property managers in Appfolio and Yardi.
• Prepare multifamily cash reports.
• Prepare and review multifamily financial statements.
• Assist with real estate fund tax returns and audit work.
• Take on additional projects as the team grows.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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