Sr Management Accountant

The NRP Group LLC•Cleveland, OH

1d•$78,000 - $86,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Property Management Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting and financial oversight of a multifamily portfolio that includes both market-rate and affordable housing communities (LIHTC, HUD, or other subsidized programs). This individual plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of financial data, supporting audit processes, and partnering cross-functionally with operations, compliance, and asset management teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience
At least 2 years of direct experience in multifamily property management accounting, including both market-rate and LIHTC/affordable housing
Proficiency in Yardi (strongly preferred) or other Accounting MRI system.
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a portfolio of multifamily properties
Conduct detailed variance analyses and communicate findings to internal stakeholders
Develop and maintain property-level financial forecasts, including cash flow projections and operating performance outlooks
Support annual budget planning in collaboration with property and asset management teams
Ensure accuracy of general ledger activity through journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Manage month-end and year-end close processes with strict adherence to deadlines and internal controls
Affordable Housing Compliance Monitor financial activity in accordance with LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing program requirements
Ensure reporting and documentation comply with investor, syndicator, and regulatory expectations
Coordinate with compliance and operations teams to address program-specific financial questions or reporting needs
Market-Rate Property Accounting Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to capital partners, lenders, and third-party ownership groups, ensuring transparency and consistency.
Manage and analyze cash flow and investor distributions, clearly communicating changes in financial position and providing insight into operational health.
Collaborate cross-functionally and with asset management to support refinancing, sales, and acquisitions, while serving as the primary financial contact for external partners.
Audit & Tax Support Lead and coordinate annual external audits, including preparation of PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules and audit workpapers
Serve as primary point of contact for auditors, tax preparers, and compliance reviewers
Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and process improvements
Collaboration & Communication Partner with Property Management, Compliance, and Asset Management teams to ensure financial accuracy and operational alignment
Provide guidance and insight on financials to non-financial stakeholders
Serve as a mentor and quality reviewer for staff-level accountants and peers, helping ensure high standards and timely deliverables
Process Improvement & Controls Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Support internal control reviews and ensure proper documentation for compliance and audit readiness
Assist with automation or optimization initiatives within the accounting platform (e.g., Yardi)