Senior Property Accountant

Description

The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting department in ensuring the daily operations of the accounting office are met, by performing a variety of accounting duties for the Company.  

With over 37 years of experience, Valiant Residential is a next-generation property management leader, uniquely attuned to the needs of property owners and residents. We are driven by a Valiant Spirit—bold, innovative, and committed to excellence—fostering prosperous partnerships and long-term success. Our team thrives on collaboration, integrity, and strategic thinking, making a meaningful impact in the industry. 

• →Prepare and review complex bank reconciliations for multiple properties. 
• →Partner closely with Property Managers and Regional Managers to resolve issues and support operational and financial objectives. 
• →Monitor revenue and expense activity; research discrepancies and implement corrective actions. 
• →Maintain and interpret property cashflow analyses to ensure proper funding and financial health. 
• →Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and internal policy. 
• →Reconcile account balances to supporting schedules; identify, investigate, and resolve variances. 
• →Review, analyze, and prepare monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties. 
• →Monitor uncashed checks over 90 days and complete unclaimed property compliance requirements. 
• →Enter and review invoices on a limited basis to ensure accurate coding and financial integrity. 
• →Support onboarding and offboarding of properties, including financial setup, transition planning, and execution. 
• →Oversee property tax and insurance processes for assigned assets, ensuring accuracy and timely management. 
• →Prepare year-end financial packages and supporting schedules for tax reporting. 
• →Respond to audit requests by preparing documentation, explanations, and financial analyses. 
• →Onboard, train, mentor, and upskill property accountants to elevate team performance. 
• →Serve as a key liaison between operations and accounting, translating operational activities into accurate financial reporting. 
• →Authorize management fee collections and coordinate payment of corporate obligations. 
• →Provide administrative and technical support to property accountants to resolve complex accounting issues. 
• →Assist in developing and refining procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and operational alignment. 
• →Communicate directly with clients to address accounting inquiries, provide clarity, and ensure service excellence. 
• →Coordinate client distribution calculations and disbursements. 
• →Evaluate property cash positions and approve invoice payments based on available cash and financial priorities. 

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field is required. 
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in property management and accounting preferred.  
• A general real estate background is helpful; multifamily experience is a plus. 
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 
• Experience with Yardi software and Adobe Acrobat are a plus. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills in a business environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines. 
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize duties and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work and lead successfully as part of a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a service-oriented background and mentality
• Ability to operate office machinery, including but not limited to: telephone, computer, adding machine, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, printer, etc.

Valiant Residential does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters for any posted positions. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Valiant Residential, and no placement fees will be paid. All official recruiting communications from Valiant Residential will come from an @valiantresidential.com email address. If you receive outreach from a different email domain claiming to represent us, please verify the legitimacy of the communication before responding.

Valiant Residential is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, participate in the hiring process, and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to perform your job, please contact jobs@valiantresidential.com. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws.