Senior Property Accountant

RKW Residential

Senior Accountant overseeing financial reporting and accounting tasks for a multifamily property portfolio. Involves management of financial statements, coordination with property management, and mentoring junior staff.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and deliver monthly Financial Statement packages for an assigned portfolio of multifamily properties
Verify accuracy of all information prior to submission
Prepare and review additional financial reports included in the Financial Package as requested by clients
Prepare various ad-hoc reports as requested; manage competing priorities and deadlines across a portfolio with minimal supervision
Own month-end and year-end close accounting and review for assigned properties
Ensure the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance with internal policies and client/investor reporting requirements
Review and approve Balance Sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
Oversee general ledger accounting, including accruals for property taxes, insurance, and other property expenses
Prepare, review, and approve journal entries posted to the General Ledger
Independently research, analyze, and explain variances or unexplained items on the Income Statement and changes on the Balance Sheet
Manage operating cash accounts for assigned properties
Manage treasury functions for assigned properties
Review and analyze transactions from Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable for accurate coding and recording

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including real estate or multifamily property accounting
Experience with treasury/cash management, owner distributions, audit support, and property transitions (sales/acquisitions)
Experience reviewing the work of, or mentoring, junior accounting staff strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, property-level/fund accounting, and general ledger systems required
Ability to work effectively and confidently with all levels of accounting, operations management, and clients
CPA preferred, though not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationJournal Entry PreparationVariance AnalysisAccounts Receivable ManagementAccounts Payable ManagementMonth-End Close AccountingYear-End Close AccountingAd-Hoc ReportingProperty-Level Accounting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringTime ManagementAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA Preferred