Job Overview – Property Accountant
Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000/year + bonus
Location: Delaware County, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Property Accountant in Delaware County, PA for our client, supporting property accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close across a portfolio of real estate assets. This in-office role will manage general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting while partnering with asset management, property management, and operations teams. The position also offers exposure to Yardi, portfolio reporting, audit support, and the broader financial operations of real estate investments.
Responsibilities as the Property Accountant:
- Property Accounting: Manage full-cycle accounting for assigned real estate assets, including general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash transactions.
- Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly close process.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare property-level financial statements and recurring reporting packages while ensuring accurate and timely results.
- Account Reconciliations: Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
- Audit & Tax Support: Prepare documentation and financial schedules for annual audits, tax reporting, and other year-end requirements.
Qualifications for the Property Accountant:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
- Experience: 2+ years of general ledger, public accounting, or property accounting experience is required, with real estate experience preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of full-cycle property accounting and financial reporting is strongly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, and Yardi experience is strongly preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple properties, priorities, and deadlines independently.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.