Property Accountant
Ft. Mitchell, KY | Full Time, In Office
POSITION SUMMARY
The Property Accountant owns day-to-day accounting for our commercial real estate portfolio, from tenant billing and collections to reconciliations and property-level reporting.
This is an in-office position at our Ft. Mitchell, KY office, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET. The Property Accountant reports to the Controller.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Our client is a long-established real estate investment and operating firm with more than 50 years of history. We own and manage a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate assets, including office, industrial, retail, and medical office properties, complemented by a growing portfolio of liquid securities and private investments. The organization is shifting to a simpler operating model focused on overseeing its real estate assets and financial resources for the future. This role sits at the center of that work: a small team where accurate, timely property accounting directly shapes decisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Property accounting and reporting
- Prepare monthly property-level financial statements and supporting schedules
- Assist with month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and accruals
- Assist with annual operating expense (CAM, tax, and insurance) reconciliations
Accounts payable and cash
- Process vendor invoices, coding, approvals, and payment runs
- Prepare daily deposits
- Maintain vendor records, W-9s, and the annual 1099 process
- Research and resolve vendor issues
Accounts receivable
- Generate monthly tenant billings and post rent and other receipts
- Research and resolve tenant billing questions
Reconciliations and compliance
- Assist with lender reporting, tax preparation, and other compliance reporting to outside parties
- Handle confidential information with discretion
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; not required for candidates with 5 or more years of relevant accounting experience
- 2–5 years of accounting experience covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger
- Commercial real estate or property management accounting experience strongly preferred
- Experience with property accounting software such as MRI a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
- Working knowledge of commercial leases, CAM reconciliations, and tenant recoveries a plus
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Self-motivated and dependable, able to work independently and as part of a small team
- Clear oral and written communication with tenants, vendors, and managemen
- Problem solving, organization, and time management across monthly deadlines
- Professional manner and sound judgment with confidential information
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy