Commercial Property Accountant Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Property Accountant to join our team. This role involves managing month-end journal entries and ensuring financial statements accurately reflect results according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for assigned properties. The ideal candidate will coordinate the distribution of financial information, ensure compliance with SOX-directed internal controls, and prepare essential financial documents. Responsibilities + Prepare and manage all month-end journal entries to ensure financial statements reflect actual and complete results in accordance with GAAP for all assigned properties. + Coordinate the distribution of financial information among internal and external parties, including lending institutions. + Ensure compliance with SOX-directed internal controls through appropriate reviews. + Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and documents for month-end financial reviews. + Assist with audit requests and perform ad hoc analysis as needed. + Prepare straight-line rent calculations, acquisition journal entries for new properties, and lender escrow reimbursements. + Update budget information as requested. + Continuously seek new ways to perform roles and responsibilities more effectively and efficiently. Essential Skills + 3-5+ years of accrual accounting experience. + Proficiency in Excel with the ability to use pre-built pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. + Eagerness to learn and trainable, preferably with a proven history of learning new accounting processes. + Experience with real estate accounting, particularly with property management software such as Yardi or MRI. + Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in property accounting, particularly in commercial properties, is highly preferred. + Experience working with leases and public company or REIT experience is advantageous. Work Environment The position requires working on-site from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, while on contract. Once permanent, employees can work remotely one day a week. Due to access to sensitive financial information and being a public company, contractors must work on-site. Contact Me: Catherine Sullivan View my availability here: Book a Meeting Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $36.06/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.