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Sr. Property Accountant (Commercial)

Skyview Group, Dallas, TX, United States


A confidential, Texas-based commercial property management group provides a full range of property management and accounting services to improve the performance and efficiency of investment real estate assets. The organization supports ownership and investor objectives through disciplined financial reporting, operational excellence, and strong internal partnerships.

Position Summary
The group is seeking an experienced Sr. Property Accountant with a proven background supporting commercial real estate portfolios and/or REITs. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle accounting for assigned commercial real estate properties

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and produce monthly financial statements with supplemental reporting as required

Utilize budgets and analytical tools to analyze variances and reconcile payments against major contract values

Ensure all required taxes and assessments are reconciled and remitted

Monitor cash positions and anticipate future cash needs

Perform monthly bank reconciliations, including follow-up on outstanding items

Review monthly receivables for accuracy and process adjustments or corrections as needed

Prepare tenant analyses and statements of account

Review accounts payable coding for accuracy and compliance

Calculate and analyze year-end operating expense (CAM) reconciliations and tenant billings

Review credit memos and cash receipt activity for accuracy

Prepare non-recurring tenant billings, including utility sub-metering, for review and approval

Prepare monthly accruals for property manager review and approval

Support property managers with monthly reporting, including revenue variance explanations and package review prior to submission

Monitor security deposits and letters of credit; assess tiered refunds with property manager oversight

Maintain lease data and administer lease abstraction within MRI Real Estate Software

Calculate and post percentage rent, as applicable

Consolidate monthly ownership reporting packages

Partner with internal teams including Property Management and Engineering

Develop and review property reports, documentation, presentations, and written correspondence

Ensure all financial reporting complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Perform financial analysis, modeling, and budgeting activities

Book, reconcile, and maintain the general ledger as appropriate

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution (CPA preferred but not required)

5–7+ years of experience in commercial real estate or REIT accounting

Advanced proficiency with MRI Real Estate Software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Strong discretion and judgment in handling confidential information

Polished, professional written and verbal communication skills

Highly independent, adaptable, and comfortable in a dynamic, less-structured environment

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