About this role
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Property Accountant I is responsible for performing accounting and financial reporting activities for assigned property portfolios, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company and client requirements. This role performs intermediate to advanced accounting functions, supports the monthly close process, and contributes to high-quality client service delivery.
Senior Property Accountant I team members operate within a defined market(s) and/or client portfolio, supporting the Controller, Accounting Manager, and Accounting Supervisor in achieving financial and operational objectives. This role is expected to work with increasing independence while building deeper technical knowledge and supporting overall team success.
Organizational Scope
Manage accounting for assigned properties and portfoliosOperate within a defined market(s) and/or client portfolioPartner with Accounting Supervisors, Managers, and ControllersCollaborate with Property Management and centralized functions as neededPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting & Close Process
Prepare monthly financial statement packages for assigned propertiesRecord journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, and amortizationPerform general ledger analysis and account reconciliationsSupport timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processesMeet internal and external reporting deadlinesPortfolio Accounting & Analysis
Analyze financial results and prepare variance explanationsReview income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules for accuracyAssist with budgeting and forecasting processesPrepare operating expense reconciliations and other client deliverablesSupport Property Management and leadership with financial informationDaily Accounting Operations
Perform day-to-day accounting tasks across assigned portfoliosEnsure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with policiesMaintain accurate and complete property-level accounting recordsAssist with transition of new properties and client onboardingClient & Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate with Property Management teams and internal stakeholders on financial mattersRespond to inquiries and provide support on accounting-related issuesEscalate more complex issues to the Accounting Supervisor, Manager, or Controller as neededTeam Support & Collaboration
Collaborate with team members to support consistent and accurate accounting resultsShare knowledge and assist with recurring processes and deliverablesSupport training of less experienced team members, where appropriateContribute to team problem-solving and process consistencyProcess Execution & Improvement
Ensure adherence to standardized processes and internal controlsIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracySupport implementation of process improvements and system enhancementsCompliance & Controls
Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and accounting standardsMaintain audit-ready documentationSupport internal and external audit processes Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred3–6+ years of accounting experience, preferably in property accounting or real estateStrong understanding of GAAP and financial reportingExperience with property accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar)Key Competencies
Strong accounting and analytical skillsAttention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities with growing independenceProblem-solving and critical thinkingCommunication and collaborationWhat Success Looks Like
Accurate and timely financial reporting across assigned portfoliosAbility to manage assigned properties with increasing independenceStrong execution of monthly close and day-to-day accounting responsibilitiesPositive contribution to team performance and process consistencyWhat Makes This Role Unique
Focus on assigned properties with intermediate to advanced accounting responsibilitiesOpportunity to deepen technical knowledge and expand portfolio ownershipKey contributor to team success and operational consistencyNatural progression path into Senior Property Accountant II or supervisory roles #LI-TK1 #LI-Hybrid
Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.
Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.
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