Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled, meticulous, and experienced Yardi Property Accountant to take full end-to-end ownership of property-level financial reporting for a large commercial and residential portfolio. As a key team member, you will drive operational efficiency, maintain clean data within Yardi, and manage full accounting cycles—from daily cash receipts to complex month-end close processes.

This is a permanent, full-time remote opportunity aligned with U.S. Central Time (CT) business hours (40 hours per week).

• Position: Yardi Property Accountant
• Work Schedule: U.S. Central Time (Full-time, 40 hours/week)
• Employment Type: Independent Contractor (Permanent Work-From-Home)
• Perks & Benefits: Health Insurance coverage, immediate hiring process, stable long-term engagement

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Property Accounting: Take ownership of full-cycle accounting for a designated portfolio of commercial and residential real estate properties, maintaining accurate ledger systems, journal entries, and financial controls.
• Accounts Receivable & Cash Management: Oversee AR workflows, accurately record and allocate daily cash receipts within Yardi, track tenant payment schedules, and handle tenant ledger adjustments.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Execute complete month-end close procedures, prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries, reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger, and perform preliminary balance sheet reviews.
• Bank & CAM Reconciliations: Perform regular bank account reconciliations and assist in seasonal Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations, analyzing and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Produce, review, and deliver timely monthly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and variance reports for internal stakeholders, property managers, and executives.
• Yardi System Operations & Onboarding: Serve as a subject matter expert in Yardi; maintain pristine system data integrity, assist with setting up new property acquisitions within Yardi, and optimize standard reporting routines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the Controller, Accounting Manager, and Property Managers in an internal-facing capacity to ensure operational alignment and property performance clarity.

Qualifications & Requirements

Technical & Hard Skills:

• 3–5+ years of dedicated property accounting experience, specifically within commercial real estate (retail, office, industrial, or mixed-use portfolios).
• Strong, hands-on proficiency in Yardi is non-negotiable; comfortable navigating tenant ledgers, property setups, bank reconciliation tools, and financial report packages.
• In-depth understanding of core accounting principles, General Ledger structures, AR processes, journal entries, and financial statement consolidation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and modern financial reporting tools.
• Proven experience managing multiple property accounts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Professional & Personal Attributes:

• Fast Learner & Adaptable: Quick to adapt to modern software, web applications, and internal productivity tools needed for the role.
• Hardworking & Dedicated: Strong work ethic with a goal-oriented mindset and a desire to build a long-term career with the client.
• High Integrity & Trustworthy: Exercises high moral principles, handles sensitive financial data discreetly, and operates with complete accountability.
• Resourceful & Independent: A proactive problem solver who conducts independent research, investigates financial anomalies, and proposes actionable solutions.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate smoothly with property managers and finance leadership.
• U.S. Shift Readiness: Proven track record and comfort level working live during U.S. Central Time business hours in a dedicated home office setup.