Property Accountant

Ricky Pasquet from Robert Half Finance & Accounting is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a commercial real estate portfolio in Reno, Nevada. This position works closely with property management teams and ownership groups to deliver accurate reporting, oversee budgeting activities, and ensure lease-related accounting is handled with precision. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing day-to-day transactional accounting with month-end responsibilities in a fast-paced property management environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain property-level budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to support informed decision-making for owners and management teams.

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.

• Record and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank activity for assigned properties while maintaining a reliable general ledger.

• Administer lease-related billing and receivable tracking by interpreting commercial lease terms and applying them to tenant charges and collections.

• Partner with property managers and vendors to resolve accounting questions, support operational needs, and maintain strong financial controls across each asset.

• Coordinate expense reviews and reconciliations for shared property costs and other recoverable charges in accordance with lease agreements.

• Monitor maintenance and capital project expenditures, including items such as tenant improvements and major building repairs, to ensure proper financial treatment.

• Use property management and accounting systems to manage transactions, maintain records, and support efficient reporting processes.

• Experience in property accounting, preferably within commercial real estate or third-party property management environments.
• Working knowledge of financial reporting principles, including both cash-basis and accrual-basis accounting.
• Proficiency in month-end close activities, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial lease agreements and apply lease terms to billing and financial administration.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to organize data, perform analysis, and support reporting needs.
• Familiarity with property management platforms such as Yardi or AppFolio is preferred, and exposure to QuickBooks is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.