Position: Property Accountant
Location: Tempe, AZ (Tempe/Scottsdale Border)
Compensation: $75,000 – $80,000 + Full Benefits
Schedule: Onsite | Direct Hire
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-driven Property Accountant to join our team supporting a portfolio of owner-managed commercial office and industrial properties. This is a high-impact accounting role that encompasses full-cycle property accounting responsibilities, including accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, lease administration, vendor and tenant billing, reconciliations, and support for budgeting and forecasting activities.
You’ll report directly to the Director of Property Management and collaborate closely with property managers, engineers, and administrative staff to ensure accurate financial operations and exceptional service to tenants and vendors. This is a dynamic position ideal for someone who enjoys both the precision of accounting and the pace of a property management firm.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting & Property Management Support
- Serve as the primary accounting liaison for assigned properties, supporting onsite and home office property management teams.
- Maintain accurate records using property management software (AppFolio) and ensure consistent application of internal controls. Experience with AppFolio is not required.
- Participate in the budget process, lease abstracting, and accounting support at lease commencement and termination.
- Assist with special projects and periodic reporting, as assigned.
Accounts Receivable
- Generate monthly and quarterly tenant billing statements, including rent, association fees, HVAC charges, and miscellaneous bill-backs.
- Post payments and monitor bank accounts to ensure timely recording of ACH and check receipts.
- Reconcile tenant ledgers and support collections efforts by updating late fees and issuing notices.
- Support year-end reconciliations and annual impound notices.
Accounts Payable
- Code and process vendor invoices for operating expenses, utilities, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions.
- Manage invoice approvals, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payments per vendor terms and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain vendor compliance documentation, including W-9s and Certificates of Insurance.
- Track and reconcile petty cash, company credit card usage, and monthly mileage reports.
Tenant & Internal Billing
- Prepare manual and recurring invoices for engineering services, construction management fees, admin/postage, leasing commissions, and professional fees.
- Track and bill engineering hours and energy consumption charges based on lease terms and operational data.
- Maintain comprehensive and organized records for billing backup, approvals, and regulatory compliance.
Customer Service & Tenant Interaction
- Deliver exceptional service to tenants, vendors, and contractors in all financial and administrative interactions.
- Prepare and assist with accounting-related correspondence to tenants.
- Support internal communication across departments with timely and accurate financial operations.
Experience and Qualifications
- 5+ year commercial property management accounting