Description Our client, a long-standing property management company in Kansas City, seeks a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for professionals with strong accounting backgrounds and direct experience in property management, real estate, or related industries. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the full cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties and will play a key role in supporting corporate financial operations and reporting. Key Responsibilities: + Manage full-cycle accounting activities for assigned properties, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end closing processes. + Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for ownership and management review, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company policies. + Perform variance analysis, explain significant budget-to-actual differences, and communicate financial results to property management leadership. + Oversee reconciliations for bank accounts, escrow accounts, and property balance sheets. + Manage accounts payable and receivable processes related to tenant billing, lease administration, rent collections, security deposits, and vendor payments. + Support annual external audits, ensure documentation is complete, and respond to auditor requests. + Coordinate property tax, insurance, and CAM reconciliations, and support annual budget preparation and reforecasting. + Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards within property management accounting. + Assist with special projects, process improvements, and technology implementations as needed. + Mentor and train junior accounting staff. Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. + 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in property management, real estate, or related industries. + Experience with property management accounting systems (such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or similar) strongly preferred. + Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal control best practices, and property/real estate industry concepts + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of financial reporting and ERP/accounting software. + Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .