Job Opening: Property Accountant

Position: Property Accountant 
Location: Downtown Honolulu, HI
Industry: Real Estate 
Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

A local real estate company is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to manage accounting functions for a portfolio of commercial and mixed-use properties. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple properties in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle property accounting, including A/R, A/P, cash management, and general ledger
• Complete month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and owner reports
• Process and track owner distributions
• Manage tenant billings, collections, CAM reconciliations, and expense recoveries
• Prepare budgets and forecasts; analyze and explain variances
• File Hawai?i General Excise Tax (GET) returns and assist with 1099 reporting
• Maintain payment schedules for mortgages, taxes, and insurance
• Support audits, due diligence, and special projects

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience (A/P, A/R, GL, reporting); with more experience, can be considered for a senior level role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with property/accounting software (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, QuickBooks) preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
• COVID-19 and flu vaccination required