Senior Property Accountant
TodayJob Description
Third-party management group - affordable/lowcome housing
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jon Lopez
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Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
A bit about us:
Senior Accountant – Specialized Affordable Housing Portfolio
Location: Montgomery, AL (Hybrid Remote)
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Accounting / Finance
Reports To: Controller
Supervisory Responsibility: 1–3 accounting staff
About the Opportunity
We are a highly established, privately held real estate firm with a deep footprint across the region. For decades, we have built a reputation for superior asset management and a strong commitment to community development. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee a highly specialized and regulated affordable housing portfolio.
If you are a technical accounting professional who thrives in complex compliance environments and enjoys mentoring a small team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, debt-free operation.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for financial reporting accuracy, strict regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and the supervision, training, and development of a small team of accounting staff. You will act as the right hand to the Controller for all things related to affordable housing financials.
Why join us?
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with a 3% company match
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Referral Program
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Compliance:
Oversee and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a portfolio subject to specialized regulatory frameworks.
Ensure strict compliance with program requirements, federal regulations, and GAAP.
Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and chart of accounts maintenance.
Direct audit support, including the preparation of schedules and responses to external auditors and regulatory agencies.
Monitor reserve accounts, surplus cash calculations, and restricted funds.
Assist with the annual budgeting process and in-depth variance analysis.
Supervision & Training:
Directly supervise, review, and approve work performed by 1–3 Property Accountants.
Train staff on specific technical compliance requirements and internal accounting procedures.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established internal policies and strict reporting deadlines.
Provide ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and active performance feedback.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
Serve as a technical accounting resource for property management and internal operations teams.
Coordinate cross-departmentally on compliance matters and complex reporting deadlines.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance internal controls.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, specifically including heavy exposure to LIHTC or government-subsidized programs.
Demonstrated experience supervising, leading, or mentoring accounting staff.
Strong understanding of affordable housing regulations and specialized compliance requirements.
Solid experience in financial statement review and external audit support.
High proficiency in Excel and real estate accounting software (such as Yardi, MRI, or RealPage).
Preferred Qualifications
CPA designation or active CPA candidate.
Foundational experience in Public Accounting.
Familiarity with programs such as Section 8 or HOME.
Experience operating effectively in a hybrid or remote collaborative environment.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jon Lopez
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
A bit about us:
Senior Accountant – Specialized Affordable Housing Portfolio
Location: Montgomery, AL (Hybrid Remote)
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Accounting / Finance
Reports To: Controller
Supervisory Responsibility: 1–3 accounting staff
About the Opportunity
We are a highly established, privately held real estate firm with a deep footprint across the region. For decades, we have built a reputation for superior asset management and a strong commitment to community development. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee a highly specialized and regulated affordable housing portfolio.
If you are a technical accounting professional who thrives in complex compliance environments and enjoys mentoring a small team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, debt-free operation.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for financial reporting accuracy, strict regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and the supervision, training, and development of a small team of accounting staff. You will act as the right hand to the Controller for all things related to affordable housing financials.
Why join us?
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with a 3% company match
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Referral Program
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Compliance:
Oversee and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a portfolio subject to specialized regulatory frameworks.
Ensure strict compliance with program requirements, federal regulations, and GAAP.
Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and chart of accounts maintenance.
Direct audit support, including the preparation of schedules and responses to external auditors and regulatory agencies.
Monitor reserve accounts, surplus cash calculations, and restricted funds.
Assist with the annual budgeting process and in-depth variance analysis.
Supervision & Training:
Directly supervise, review, and approve work performed by 1–3 Property Accountants.
Train staff on specific technical compliance requirements and internal accounting procedures.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established internal policies and strict reporting deadlines.
Provide ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and active performance feedback.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
Serve as a technical accounting resource for property management and internal operations teams.
Coordinate cross-departmentally on compliance matters and complex reporting deadlines.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance internal controls.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, specifically including heavy exposure to LIHTC or government-subsidized programs.
Demonstrated experience supervising, leading, or mentoring accounting staff.
Strong understanding of affordable housing regulations and specialized compliance requirements.
Solid experience in financial statement review and external audit support.
High proficiency in Excel and real estate accounting software (such as Yardi, MRI, or RealPage).
Preferred Qualifications
CPA designation or active CPA candidate.
Foundational experience in Public Accounting.
Familiarity with programs such as Section 8 or HOME.
Experience operating effectively in a hybrid or remote collaborative environment.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy