Property Accountant

Greystar

Property Accountant applying generally accepted accounting principles at Greystar. Responsible for financial information analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Compiles and analyzes financial information in preparation for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports, and makes appropriate journal entries for recording in the general ledger.
Reviews budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents, and researches and resolves discrepancies as necessary.
Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit.
Makes mortgage payments and distributions, and ensures accuracy.
Maintains and coordinates accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control.
Analyzes and reviews accounting and financial resources for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings.
Acts as liaison to internal and external auditors.
Communicates with on-site and other property managers to assist in completing pre-close and close activities.
Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analyses, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, from an accredited college or university.
3 years of minimum relevant experience in accounting or a financial setting.
Employment history that demonstrates the application and usage of an accounting and financial background sufficient to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles.
Must be proactive, self-directed, highly motivated, and possess skills in time management in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports.
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with financial and property management systems (Yardi, One Site, etc.).
Comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance best practices as well as relevant laws and regulations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
Generous Paid Time off.
All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.
Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service!
Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisjournal entriesbank reconciliationsbudgetingcost controlfinancial reportingproperty acquisitionsdiscrepancy resolutionmortgage paymentsexpenditure control

Soft Skills

proactiveself-directedhighly motivatedtime managementanalytical skillscommunicationcoordinationproblem-solvingmultitaskingliaison

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in BusinessMaster’s degree in AccountingMaster’s degree in FinanceMaster’s degree in Business