Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Property Manager to support real estate accounting operations in Portland, Maine. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly close activities, and ensuring property-level transactions are recorded in line with accrual accounting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in property accounting and is comfortable working within Yardi to manage reporting and ledger activity.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activity for assigned properties, ensuring financial information is complete, timely, and accurate.
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger entries while maintaining supporting documentation for property-level transactions.
• Manage month-end close tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of accrual-based financial data.
• Use Yardi software to record transactions, monitor accounting activity, and generate routine financial reports.
• Review income, expenses, and balance sheet activity to identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues promptly.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support reporting needs and maintain compliance with established accounting practices.
• Track accruals and other adjusting entries to ensure financial statements reflect current operating activity.• Demonstrated experience in property accounting within the real estate or property management sector.
• Hands-on proficiency with Yardi software for accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of month-end close procedures and account reconciliation practices.
• Working knowledge of accrual accounting principles and their application in property financials.
• Experience maintaining and analyzing general ledger activity with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple accounting priorities.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.