Senior Property Accountant

Merus•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Merus is expanding its finance and accounting team with a new Senior Property Accountant role. In this position, you will play a key role supporting our accounting and asset management teams by ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for a large portfolio of assets managed by the company. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You are organized, analytical, and motivated by accuracy and efficiency. You take ownership of your work and find satisfaction in delivering high-quality results that drive business success. If you like to dig into the details and make a big impact, this role is for you. You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing team where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is supported. As a Senior Property Accountant, you’ll be responsible for full-cycle accounting for multiple properties, including preparing financial statements, analyzing performance, and supporting key business decisions. You’ll collaborate closely with the asset management and leadership teams to ensure data integrity, process improvement, and financial excellence across the portfolio.

Requirements

Highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Strong analytical skills and critical thinking ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.
Adaptable to evolving processes and committed to continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and application of GAAP in real estate operations.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of property or real estate accounting experience preferred.
Experience with Yardi or similar accounting software highly valued.
Proven ability to leverage technology to enhance process efficiency.
Demonstrated initiative to expand professional knowledge and grow within the real estate accounting field.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple properties in accordance with GAAP, Tax, and company policies.
Take full ownership of all financial aspects of assigned assets, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Maintain and review property-level general ledgers, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments as necessary.
Partner closely with the asset management team to provide timely and accurate financial information and support.
Prepare and analyze balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows, providing variance analysis and financial insights for multiple assets.
Review annual operating budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the asset management team.
Review monthly financial reporting and cash flow forecasts against annual budgets and present financial highlights and variance explanations to leadership.
Monitor tenant accounts receivable and accounts payable for accuracy and timeliness.
Lead and support year-end GAAP audits for assigned entities.
Oversee Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations to ensure expenses are properly allocated and reconciled per lease agreements.
Prepare timely and accurate reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Lead preparation and analysis for property tax appeals, ensuring compliance and cost optimization.
Calculate, review, and process fee expenses (development, asset management, management, etc.) to appropriate recipients.
Perform and review quarterly accounting and reporting for equity funds.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Ensure all accounting deliverables are completed in accordance with department deadlines.