Senior Property Accountant

Company: Established Full-Service Commercial Real Estate Firm

Location: Dallas, TX – 100% In-Office

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established, full-service commercial real estate firm with a robust portfolio and a reputation for strategic asset management. With decades of experience in the leasing, development, and management of high-value commercial assets, the firm prides itself on a hands-on management style and a commitment to financial transparency. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional to join a stable, growth-oriented environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Property Accountant to spearhead the financial operations for a portfolio of over 30 commercial properties. This role serves as a departmental leader, overseeing a small team of two accounting professionals. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in full-cycle property accounting and consolidations, capable of delivering high-level financial insights while managing the day-to-day accuracy of a high-volume portfolio.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Direct supervision and mentorship of two staff members; responsible for reviewing their work, ensuring deadlines are met, and fostering professional growth.
• Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage the complete accounting lifecycle for 30+ properties, including G/L maintenance, A/P, A/R, and month-end/year-end close.
• Financial Reporting & Consolidations: Prepare, review, and consolidate complex monthly and quarterly financial packages for stakeholders.
• Portfolio Oversight: Perform detailed variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget), manage cash flow requirements, and oversee bank reconciliations.
• Software Super-User: Leverage MRI to maintain data integrity and optimize reporting processes.
• Compliance & Audit: Lead the preparation for year-end audits and ensure all property-level tax filings and regulatory requirements are satisfied.
• Recovery & Reconciliation: Oversee annual CAM, Tax, and Insurance reconciliations for commercial tenants.
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Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Professional Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in Real Estate Accounting.
• Industry Expertise: Specific experience in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MRI and Yardi is strongly preferred. High-level Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) are required.
• Management: Proven experience leading or supervising a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.



Work Environment & Schedule

• This is a full-time, 100% in-office position.