[Hiring] Property Accountant @Somewhere

Role Description

This person will take ownership of accounts payable and financial process management across corporate and property-level entities. You will work directly with the principals and a small internal team while coordinating with external accountants and third-party property managers. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operational ownership, building clean financial processes, and ensuring that every dollar across a real estate portfolio is accurately tracked.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable Ownership
  • Manage the full lifecycle of accounts payable across corporate entities and operating companies
  • Process and verify invoices from vendors, service providers, and property managers
  • Track and manage subscription renewals and recurring expenses
  • Coordinate payment approvals and ensure timely disbursements
• Vendor & Expense Management
  • Maintain relationships with vendors and service providers
  • Ensure accurate documentation and invoice approvals
  • Maintain organized records of vendor contracts and payment schedules
• Property & Fund-Level Reconciliations
  • Assist with reconciliation of financials coming from third-party property management firms
  • Identify discrepancies between property management reports and internal records
  • Support the preparation of financial summaries used internally and for investors
• Accounting Coordination
  • Work closely with an external accounting resource
  • Help prepare clean data and documentation for month-end and quarterly reporting
  • Support improvements in internal financial processes as the firm grows
• Process & System Development
  • Help create scalable processes for AP and financial tracking
  • Improve documentation and internal financial workflows

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of accounting experience
• Background in real estate, private equity, or property accounting
• Experience managing accounts payable and vendor payments
• Exposure to property management financial reporting
• Strong organizational and documentation habits
• Excellent written communication skills

Requirements

• The team is looking for someone who can step into the role and operate independently from day one.

Preferred Background

• Big Four accounting training followed by industry experience, OR
• Accounting experience at a real estate investment firm, property operator, or real estate PE firm