Job Overview – Property Accountant (Hybrid)
Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000/year + bonus
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Property Accountant (Hybrid) in Philadelphia, PA for our client, supporting full-cycle property accounting and financial reporting across a real estate portfolio. This role manages day-to-day accounting activities, prepares property-level financial statements, supports budgeting and forecasting, and partners closely with operations to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
Responsibilities as the Property Accountant:
- Full-Cycle Property Accounting: Manage end-to-end property accounting, including AP/AR, general ledger activity, and adjusting journal entries.
- Reconciliations & Cash Activity: Prepare bank deposits and perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate cash tracking.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Produce property-level financial statements, variance analysis, and monthly reporting packages.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare annual property budgets and forecasts using Excel-based models and operational data.
- Operational Accounting Support: Partner with property management and operations teams to support day-to-day accounting needs and resolve discrepancies.
Qualifications for the Property Accountant:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience required, with prior property or real estate accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Technical Skills: Strong Excel proficiency required, with experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Rent Manager, or similar property management systems preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented professional with strong time management, multitasking, and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
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.