Senior Accountant

Westminster Management

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • 3-5 years of property accounting experience, with minimum 3 years in real estate.
  • Required experience with mixed-use properties; commercial experience is a bonus.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting best practices.
  • Proficiency in Excel and property management systems (Yardi preferred).
  • Excellent communication skills with a detail-oriented approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly G/L close and prepare journal entries for properties.
  • Perform and review bank reconciliations; analyze balance sheets.
  • Compile financial statements and provide them for Controller review.
  • Manage monthly and quarterly property-level reporting.
  • Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts.
  • Assist with annual budgets and reforecasts.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and customer payments.
  • Track and report on job costs and project-related expenses.
  • Collaborate with Property Managers on billing and collections.
  • Respond to financial inquiries from executive leadership and investors.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to take ownership of financial oversight for a high-impact portfolio.
  • Collaborative work environment with close interaction with senior leadership.
  • Engagement with external partners, enhancing professional network.
  • Role contributes directly to strategic decision-making.
  • Chance to influence financial practices in a dynamic company.
Full Job Description
Senior Property Accountant - Residential Portfolio

Are you ready to take full ownership of the numbers behind a high-impact portfolio of Residential properties? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your precision and insight directly support executive decision-making? If you're an experienced property accountant looking to make your mark at a company shaping the urban landscape, we want to meet you.

About the Role:

As our Senior Property Accountant, you'll play a key role in managing the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of mixed-use assets. From journal entries and reconciliations to financial reporting and investor communications, your work will ensure accurate, timely, and strategic financial oversight across our operations.

You'll collaborate closely with Property Managers, senior leadership, and external partners-bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every task.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the monthly G/L close and prepare all journal entries for assigned properties
  • Perform and review bank reconciliations; analyze and reconcile balance sheets
  • Compile accurate financial statements and provide reporting for Controller review
  • Manage monthly and quarterly property-level reporting
  • Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts
  • Assist with annual budgets and reforecasts
  • Reconcile vendor statements and customer payments
  • Track and report on job costs and project-related expenses
  • Partner with Property Managers on billing, collections, and variance reviews
  • Respond to financial inquiries from executive leadership, investors, and lenders

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 3-5 years of property accounting experience, with at least 3 years in real estate
  • Experience with mixed-use properties is required; commercial experience a plus
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting best practices
  • Proficiency in Excel and property management systems (Yardi strongly preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision

What We're Looking For:
  • A sharp, analytical thinker with a strong grasp of property accounting fundamentals
  • Someone who brings urgency, ownership, and accountability to their work
  • A self-starter who thrives in a high-performance, team-oriented environment


Ready to join a company that values your expertise and empowers you to make an impact?

Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career.

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