Property Accountant POST NUMBER: 476377

Property Accountant
Dallas, TX – hybrid, 2-3 days onsite

One of Vaco’s real estate investment clients is looking to onboard a Senior Accountant due to continued growth of the organization. The company has a diverse portfolio of commercial and multifamily assets over $5B in value.

The Property Accountant will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting of an assigned portfolio of properties. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, the ability to manage multiple entities, and a proactive mindset in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The company offers great perks including unlimited PTO, super flexible scheduling, free lunches and a hyper growth environment.

Compensation: $75-90K bonus

Day-to-day

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and intercompany transactions
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Prepare monthly property financial statements and supporting schedules
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting packages to internal stakeholders and asset management teams
• Assist with budget vs. actual analysis and forecasting support
• Record and reconcile rental income, CAM recoveries, and tenant billings
• Ensure accurate lease abstraction and compliance with lease terms
• Support revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP
• Track capital expenditures, tenant improvements, and construction-in-progress
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations
• Support external audits, lender reporting, and tax preparation processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Assist with internal controls and process improvements
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency
• Participate in system implementations or enhancements as the company scales

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with property management/accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, AppFolio) preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.