Position Summary
Charleston property management company is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join their team. This is a senior individual-contributor role responsible for managing the financial records of a portfolio comprising seven commercial properties and up to five residential rental properties.
In addition to managing your own assigned portfolio, you will serve as a quality-control resource for the accounting team — reviewing financial statements and approving bank reconciliations prepared by other staff. The ideal candidate brings hands-on property accounting experience, strong judgment, and the organizational discipline to manage multiple entities accurately and on deadline. This is a full-time, in-office position.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Accounting
- Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of seven commercial properties and up to five residential rental properties
- Process accounts payable invoices with proper GL coding for all assigned properties
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash balancing across all portfolio accounts
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and ensure proper system documentation
- Prepare monthly owner statements and financial packages for property owners
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close procedures
- Prepare financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements for each property
Team Review & Quality Control
- Review financial statements prepared by other accounting staff for accuracy and compliance
- Approve bank reconciliations submitted by other team members before finalization
- Identify discrepancies or procedural gaps and provide constructive feedback to staff
- Support optimization of accounting workflows and reporting tools across the team
Vendor & Owner Relations
- Coordinate and approve vendor payments across assigned properties
- Communicate with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies or payment status as needed
- Respond to property owner inquiries related to financial reports and statements
Compliance & Recordkeeping
- Maintain organized accounting files and ensure proper system documentation
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
- Support annual audit and tax preparation, coordinating with external CPAs and auditors
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial, tenant, and owner information
- Assist with internal controls and audit preparation procedures
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or property accounting experience
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience managing accounting for multiple entities or properties simultaneously
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures
- Ability to review others’ work, identify errors, and provide clear, constructive feedback
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet recurring deadlines
Preferred
- Experience using RealPage or comparable property management/accounting software
- Experience in multifamily or commercial property management accounting
- Knowledge of CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations
- Familiarity with property management operations and owner reporting practices
- Experience working with external auditors and tax professionals
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities across multi-property portfolios
- Comfortable in a role that combines independent production with peer-review responsibility
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with owners, vendors, and team members
- Ability to manage competing deadlines across a large and varied portfolio
- Process-improvement mindset — able to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions
- Collaborative approach with a high standard for accuracy and accountability
*Please send resume in Word (Not PDF) format. Thanks!