Accountant (Property Accounting)

What we are and what we do:

• Gallagher & Mohan work exclusively within the real estate industry. Our mission is to provide financial analysis, marketing, and accounting support to our clients. Our clients are real estate€"focused private equity investors, developers, fund managers, brokers, and other industry leaders. We pride ourselves on our quality, our strong communication, and our work ethic. We are a natural extension of our client's existing infrastructure. The type of transactions we currently work on range from multifamily apartment communities to large€"scale office towers across the United States and European markets, and range in value sizes from $25 million USD – $500‰+ million USD.

Job responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for real estate properties in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee monthly and year€"end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of annual property budgets and forecasts; monitor budget variances and provide detailed analysis and explanations for deviations.
• Maintain accurate and up€"to€"date general ledger entries for all property€"related transactions, including rent, expenses, accruals, and capital expenditures.
• Oversee AP and AR processes for property transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely processing.
• Prepare and review annual CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations in line with lease agreements and industry standards.
• Assist in property tax filings and coordinate with external tax consultants to ensure compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and responding to auditor queries.
• Perform in€"depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, ROI evaluation, and performance insights.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control within the property accounting function.

What we are looking for:

• We are seeking an 'Accountant – Property Accounting' to oversee financial management and reporting for a portfolio of real estate properties. The role requires strong accounting fundamentals and analytical skills, hands€"on experience in property accounting, lease structures, reconciliations, and month€"end close processes, while managing complex financial data and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• CA Qualified (most preferred).

• Minimum 3‰ years of experience in accounting, with relevant experience in property accounting.

• Minimum 1‰ year of hands€"on Yardi experience (must€"have).

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

• Proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical, problem€"solving, and data interpretation skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast€"paced environment.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

  You must have:

• CA Qualified (preferred).

• 4‰+ years of accounting experience, with property accounting exposure.

• 1‰+ year of hands€"on Yardi experience (non€"negotiable).

• Solid grounding in GAAP and financial reporting.

• Strong Excel skills.

• Sharp analytical and communication abilities.