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Our client, a long-standing property management company in Kansas City, seeks a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for professionals with strong accounting backgrounds and direct experience in property management, real estate, or related industries. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the full cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties and will play a key role in supporting corporate financial operations and reporting.
Job Responsibility:
Manage full-cycle accounting activities for assigned properties, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end closing processes
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for ownership and management review, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company policies
Perform variance analysis, explain significant budget-to-actual differences, and communicate financial results to property management leadership
Oversee reconciliations for bank accounts, escrow accounts, and property balance sheets
Manage accounts payable and receivable processes related to tenant billing, lease administration, rent collections, security deposits, and vendor payments
Support annual external audits, ensure documentation is complete, and respond to auditor requests
Coordinate property tax, insurance, and CAM reconciliations, and support annual budget preparation and reforecasting
Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards within property management accounting
Assist with special projects, process improvements, and technology implementations as needed
Mentor and train junior accounting staff
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
5+ years of accounting experience
At least 2 years in property management, real estate, or related industries
Experience with property management accounting systems (such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or similar) strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal control best practices, and property/real estate industry concepts
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Working knowledge of financial reporting and ERP/accounting software
Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills