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Property Accountant
Location: Brentwood, TN
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
About the Role
Robert Half is partnering with a leading real estate organization to hire a Property Accountant. This role is ideal for professionals with strong accounting skills and experience in property or real estate finance. You’ll manage financial operations for a portfolio of properties, ensure accurate reporting, and support key processes such as month-end close, audits, and budgeting.
Key Responsibilities
- Month-End Close: Prepare accruals for rent and expenses, review operating statements, and update forecasts.
- Account Reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts, escrows, reserves, and fixed assets; review A/R and payables.
- Variance Analysis: Provide explanations for actual vs. budget variances and assist with financial reporting packages for stakeholders.
- Cash Flow Management: Maintain property-level cash flow analysis to determine available funds for distribution.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with property management and leasing teams to prepare budgets and quarterly forecasts.
- Audit & Year-End Support: Complete reconciliations, prepare audit documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries.
- Development Accounting: Track project costs, ensure compliance, and prepare timely reports.
- Additional Duties: Record transactions related to financing, acquisitions, and dispositions.
Why Work Through Robert Half?
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Experience in property accounting or real estate finance is strongly desired.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with industry specific software such as Yardi, MRI, AppFolio is strongly desired.
- Ability to work extended hours during peak periods.