Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
A well-established real estate and property management organization in Bellevue, WA is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join its accounting and finance team on a direct hire basis. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 3-5 years of experience who enjoys working with property portfolios, financial reporting, reconciliations, tenant billing, and real estate accounting processes.
The Property Accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting property managers, and providing timely reporting to owners, investors, and internal stakeholders. This opportunity offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment with supportive leadership, positive teamwork, and meaningful exposure to real estate finance operations. Candidates who are analytical, organized, deadline-driven, and interested in long-term growth within property accounting will be well positioned for success.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned property portfolios.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, review property transactions, and ensure accurate account balances.
- Process tenant rent payments, security deposits, invoices, fees, and related billing activity.
- Support budgeting, cash flow tracking, expense monitoring, and financial analysis for property operations.
- Review lease agreements, rent escalations, renewals, and modifications to ensure accurate accounting treatment.
- Assist with tax filings, audit documentation, compliance requirements, and reporting for owners or stakeholders.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $75,000 to $95,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: Bellevue, WA.
- Prepare property-level financial statements and reporting for real estate portfolios.
- Manage reconciliations, tenant billing, cash flow tracking, and property expense analysis.
- Support budgeting, lease review, tax preparation, and audit documentation.
- Partner with property managers and internal teams to ensure accurate financial records.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of accounting experience, with property accounting or real estate finance experience strongly aligned to the role.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP.
- Proficiency with accounting software such as Yardi, MRI, or QuickBooks.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills for reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple properties, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining accuracy.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and financial data integrity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with property managers, owners, investors, and internal stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting residential, commercial, or mixed-use property portfolios.
- Experience with lease accounting, rent escalations, CAM reconciliations, property tax support, or audit preparation.
- Familiarity with real estate accounting workflows, property management systems, and investor reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and cost-saving opportunities in property financial data.
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