Senior Property Accountant

Senior Property Accountant 

Overview 

The Senior Property Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity, accuracy, and performance of a diverse real estate portfolio, supporting commercial (CAS), multifamily (MF), or mixed-use properties. This role goes beyond daily accounting functions, serving as a trusted financial partner to operations, asset management, and leadership teams. 

In this role, you will own the full accounting lifecycle for assigned properties, manage complex accounting activities, deliver meaningful financial analysis, and support portfolio-level decision-making. You will partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and timely communication, while contributing to continuous improvement of accounting processes. You will also serve as a mentor and resource within the accounting team, helping elevate overall performance and consistency in a fast-paced, growing real estate environment. 

Location: South Bend, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne Indiana OR Grand Rapids, MI (Must be located in one of our central offices). This is a hybrid role, working 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

Reports to: Client Accounting Controller 

Key Responsibilities 

Property Accounting & Financial Close: 

• Own the monthly close process for assigned properties, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. 

• Perform and review bank reconciliations for assigned properties, resolving discrepancies proactively. 

• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, amortizations, intercompany transactions, and adjustments. 

• Manage cash activity, including monitoring rent collections, operating expenses, and maintaining accurate cash balances. 

• Prepare ACH and wire transactions for mortgage payments, owner distributions, and other approved transactions. 

• Maintain accurate general ledger activity in compliance with GAAP and internal accounting standards. 

Financial Reporting & Analysis: 

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties and entities. 

• Review profit and loss statements for accuracy and efficiency; investigate and resolve discrepancies. 

• Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and prior periods, providing clear explanations and actionable insights. 

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with operations, asset management, and leadership. 

• Assist with year-end close, audit preparation, lender reporting, tax support, and ownership reporting requirements. 

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support capital projects, acquisitions, dispositions, and operational decisions. 

Portfolio Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

• Serve as a financial partner to Property Managers, Regional Leaders, Asset Management, and senior leadership. 

• Participate in acquisition and disposition processes, including onboarding and offboarding properties, preparing opening journal entries, recording settlement statements, and closing bank accounts as needed. 

• Respond to accounting and financial inquiries from Line of Business leaders and internal stakeholders. 

• Act as a liaison to external auditors and tax professionals, explaining financial transactions, answering questions, and providing requested documentation. 

• Communicate complex financial information clearly and professionally to non-financial stakeholders. 

• Serve as a backup to the Controller as needed, supporting escalations, reviews, and special initiatives. 

Mentorship, Process Improvement & Controls:  

• Act as a resource and mentor to Property Accountants and other accounting team members. 

• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide coaching, guidance, and feedback. 

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies. 

• Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs). 

• Support quarterly and annual accounting activities, including audit readiness, allowance reviews, and internal control compliance. 

• Demonstrate a proactive mindset by identifying issues early, asking thoughtful questions, and following items through resolution. 

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business needs and contribute to team success. 

Qualifications 

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• 3–5+ years of relevant property accounting experience that demonstrates the application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 

• Demonstrated experience managing accounting for multiple properties and entities. 

• Strong experience supporting monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, and audits. 

• Prior experience with property management and accounting systems such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, ResMan, or similar platforms.  

Skills & Competencies 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and reconciliations. 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. 

• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. 

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision. 

• Confident, professional communicator across email, Microsoft Teams, and cross-functional meetings. 

• Proactive problem-solver who exercises sound judgment and seeks clarification when needed. 

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments and levels of the organization. 

• Demonstrated curiosity, coachability, and commitment to continuous learning. 

Why Join Our Team? 

Joining our team means playing a meaningful role in the financial success of a diverse and growing real estate portfolio. As a Senior Property Accountant, your work will directly support property performance, operational decision-making, and long-term investment outcomes. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture where accounting is viewed as a strategic partner—not just a back-office function. You’ll have opportunities to expand your expertise across multifamily and commercial assets, contribute to process improvements, and grow professionally alongside experienced real estate leaders. If you’re looking for stability, impact, and the chance to make a difference in a dynamic organization, this is a role where your skills and contributions will truly be valued. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Please note, this list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  

Bradley Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.