Property Accountant at GHJ (Columbus, OH)Property Accountant

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties.

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Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries and reconciliations.

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Analyze financial performance and investigate variances across multiple properties.

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Manage property-related accounts payable, vendor invoices, and payment processing.

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Track tenant payments, security deposits, and related receivables.

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Prepare reserve draw requests and supporting documentation for lenders.

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Assist with property tax reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.

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Maintain accurate financial records using property management accounting software.

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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

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5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in property accounting or real estate finance preferred.

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Experience with multifamily or property management accounting.

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Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

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Experience with Entrata, Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, or similar property management software preferred.

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Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.

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Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

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Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Why Join?

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Opportunity to gain broad exposure to property accounting and financial reporting.

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Work with a diverse property portfolio and contribute to financial operations.

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Collaborative environment with opportunities to develop accounting expertise.

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Role offering ownership of accounting responsibilities and cross-functional exposure.