Property Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Property Accountant to join our dynamic team. This role involves handling month-end journal entries and ensuring financial statements accurately reflect results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. You will coordinate the distribution of financial information among various parties and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Responsibilities

Complete all month-end journal entries to ensure financial statements are accurate and comprehensive.Coordinate the distribution of financial information to 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 prepare acquisition journal entries for new properties.Calculate straight-line rent and manage lender escrow reimbursements.Update budget information as requested and consider new ways to improve efficiency in roles and responsibilities.Perform other ad hoc analyses and support audit requests.

Essential Skills

3-5+ years of accrual accounting experienceProficiency in Excel, including the use of pivot tables and VLOOKUP functionsEagerness to learn and adaptability to new accounting processesExperience with real estate and property management software such as Yardi or MRIBachelor's degree in accounting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in property accounting, particularly commercial propertyBackground in working with leases and common area maintenance (CAM) feesExperience in public company or REIT environmentsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Work Environment

The position is on-site, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Once permanent, the role allows for one remote workday per week. The position requires being fully on-site during the contract phase due to the nature of the work in a public company.

Contact Me:

Kaitland Clawson

View my availability here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/

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\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • 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 15, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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 for other accommodation options.

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