Job DetailsJob Location: REEP Corporate - San Antonio, TX 78216Multifamily Property Accountant Assistant
REEP Residential San Antonio, Texas Full-Time | Salary | In-Office
Position Overview
The Property Accountant Assistant is responsible for assisting with the financial reporting and accounting operations for a portfolio of multifamily communities and related ownership entities. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, supports month-end close processes, and verifies the data for financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.
The Property Accountant Assistant works closely with the Assistant Controller to maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal financial controls across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
Prepare the data needed to review monthly financial statements for assigned multifamily properties and ownership entities
Assist with analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules
Assist with performing variance analysis and provide explanations for fluctuations in revenue and expenses
General Ledger & Month-End Close
Record and post journal entries including accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications
Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Reconcile subledgers to the general ledger
Assist with timely completion of month-end close for multiple entities and properties
Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for all financial transactions
Multi-Entity Accounting
Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records across multiple ownership entities and property portfolios
Allocate expenses and shared costs appropriately across properties and entities
Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
Assist with proper entity-level financial reporting and documentation
Compliance & Internal Controls
Assist with maintaining strong internal controls over financial reporting and expense approvals
Support external audits, lender reporting, and ownership reporting requirements
Maintain documentation for financial records and transactions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with property management teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
Assist with providing guidance on expense coding, financial processes, and budget adherence
Support leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests
Process Improvement
Participate in accounting system enhancements and workflow improvements
Assist in implementing best practices across accounting and reporting functions
Reports to: Director of Finance and Assistant Controller Qualifications Core Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
At least 1 year of assisting in full cycle accounting experience preferably, but will train a candidate with a strong understanding of general ledger analysis and financial reporting statements.
Strong understanding of financial reporting.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practices
Experience with property management and accounting platforms such as ResMan, AvidXchange (Avid), Yardi, AppFolio, or similar systems preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Opportunity to develop into a Property Accountant role based on performance and business needs.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, calculators, and financial software systems.
Physical Requirements
This position is primarily sedentary and performed in a professional office environment. The employee is regularly required to:
Sit for extended periods while working at a computer
Use a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment
Review financial reports and electronic data
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
The employee may occasionally be required to
Stand, walk, bend, or reach
Lift or move items up to 15 pounds
Job Type: Full-time