Bradley Company · 3 days ago
Senior Property Accountant
South Bend, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBradley Company is a team of experienced and talented commercial real estate professionals. The Senior Property Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity, accuracy, and performance of a diverse real estate portfolio, supporting commercial, multifamily, or mixed-use properties.
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Responsibilities
Own the monthly close process for assigned properties, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Perform and review bank reconciliations for assigned properties, resolving discrepancies proactively
Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, amortizations, intercompany transactions, and adjustments
Manage cash activity, including monitoring rent collections, operating expenses, and maintaining accurate cash balances
Prepare ACH and wire transactions for mortgage payments, owner distributions, and other approved transactions
Maintain accurate general ledger activity in compliance with GAAP and internal accounting standards
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties and entities
Review profit and loss statements for accuracy and efficiency; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and prior periods, providing clear explanations and actionable insights
Support budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with operations, asset management, and leadership
Assist with year-end close, audit preparation, lender reporting, tax support, and ownership reporting requirements
Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support capital projects, acquisitions, dispositions, and operational decisions
Serve as a financial partner to Property Managers, Regional Leaders, Asset Management, and senior leadership
Participate in acquisition and disposition processes, including onboarding and offboarding properties, preparing opening journal entries, recording settlement statements, and closing bank accounts as needed
Respond to accounting and financial inquiries from Line of Business leaders and internal stakeholders
Act as a liaison to external auditors and tax professionals, explaining financial transactions, answering questions, and providing requested documentation
Communicate complex financial information clearly and professionally to non-financial stakeholders
Serve as a backup to the Controller as needed, supporting escalations, reviews, and special initiatives
Act as a resource and mentor to Property Accountants and other accounting team members
Review work prepared by junior staff and provide coaching, guidance, and feedback
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies
Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Support quarterly and annual accounting activities, including audit readiness, allowance reviews, and internal control compliance
Demonstrate a proactive mindset by identifying issues early, asking thoughtful questions, and following items through resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
3–5+ years of relevant property accounting experience that demonstrates the application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Demonstrated experience managing accounting for multiple properties and entities
Strong experience supporting monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, and audits
Prior experience with property management and accounting systems such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, ResMan, or similar platforms
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and reconciliations
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision
Confident, professional communicator across email, Microsoft Teams, and cross-functional meetings
Proactive problem-solver who exercises sound judgment and seeks clarification when needed
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments and levels of the organization
Demonstrated curiosity, coachability, and commitment to continuous learning
Company
Bradley Company
Bradley Company is a commercial real estate firm offering maintenance, management, and tax consulting services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chad Phillips
President and CEO
Andrew Martin
Senior Vice President
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