Senior Property Accountant

Stream Realty

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Property Accountant I is responsible for performing accounting and financial reporting activities for assigned property portfolios, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company and client requirements. This role performs intermediate to advanced accounting functions, supports the monthly close process, and contributes to high-quality client service delivery. Senior Property Accountant I team members operate within a defined market(s) and/or client portfolio, supporting the Controller, Accounting Manager, and Accounting Supervisor in achieving financial and operational objectives. This role is expected to work with increasing independence while building deeper technical knowledge and supporting overall team success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
3–6+ years of accounting experience, preferably in property accounting or real estate
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience with property accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar)
Strong accounting and analytical skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities with growing independence
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Communication and collaboration

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial statement packages for assigned properties
Record journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, and amortization
Perform general ledger analysis and account reconciliations
Support timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Meet internal and external reporting deadlines
Analyze financial results and prepare variance explanations
Review income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules for accuracy
Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
Prepare operating expense reconciliations and other client deliverables
Support Property Management and leadership with financial information
Perform day-to-day accounting tasks across assigned portfolios
Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with policies
Maintain accurate and complete property-level accounting records
Assist with transition of new properties and client onboarding
Communicate with Property Management teams and internal stakeholders on financial matters
Respond to inquiries and provide support on accounting-related issues
Escalate more complex issues to the Accounting Supervisor, Manager, or Controller as needed
Collaborate with team members to support consistent and accurate accounting results
Share knowledge and assist with recurring processes and deliverables
Support training of less experienced team members, where appropriate
Contribute to team problem-solving and process consistency
Ensure adherence to standardized processes and internal controls
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
Support implementation of process improvements and system enhancements
Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and accounting standards
Maintain audit-ready documentation
Support internal and external audit processes