Property Accountant

For nearly 40 years, Horizon has been managing properties across the Midwest. We take pride in overseeing properties in some of the most vibrant and charming cities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. Our dedication to core values such as honesty, respect, integrity, and compassion ensures that residents enjoy well-maintained communities they can proudly call home, while our clients benefit from a partner who prioritizes their needs and bottom line.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to prepare and analyze monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties in an accurate and timely manner. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial integrity, supporting property operations, and communicating financial information to internal teams, owners, and investors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned property portfolio
• Balance bank statements and prepare journal entries
• Analyze income and expense activity against budgets
• Prepare spreadsheets to support general ledger activity
• Enter and process cash receipts and lease activity
• Assist with monthly ACH withdrawals
• Prepare audit schedules and support audit requests
• Review tenant balances and collaborate with leasing/residential staff
• Prepare annual property budgets in coordination with leasing/residential staff
• Respond to accounting-related questions from leasing staff and residents
• Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings
• Maintain fixed asset schedules
• Monitor property cash flow and ensure sufficient funds for bill payment
• Assist with financial reporting to investors and property owners

Secondary Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to team members as requested

 Education & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred (or equivalent education)
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience required; 5 years preferred
• Prior property management accounting experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate income and expenses for accuracy
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal staff and residents
• Strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy and timeliness

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel – intermediate level required
• Strong spreadsheet experience required
• Database experience preferred
• Experience with the following systems is a plus: 
  • RealPage Accounting (preferred)
  • Creative Solutions (Fixed Assets)