Portfolio Accountant

Billingsley Company is seeking a Portfolio Accountant to support accounting and financial reporting for a segment of its commercial real estate portfolio. The role prepares general ledger entries, reconciliations, monthly reports, tenant charges, payables, and budget-related schedules under the direction of the Senior Portfolio Accountant and Controller.

What you'll do:

• Prepare routine general ledger entries and recurring journal entries (insurance, taxes, and mortgage interest) for review
• Record cash receipts and disbursements promptly so cash management has accurate, current information
• Identify and record monthly expense accruals with guidance from the Senior Portfolio Accountant
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and preliminary bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial reports, rent rolls, and related schedules for review
• Set up new tenants and tenant charges in Yardi
• Post monthly tenant charges and receipts
• Maintain supporting documentation for receivables and payables so reconciliations are audit-ready
• Process and code payables for approval
• Support the annual property budget and monthly reforecast process by gathering data and preparing schedules
• Follow established accounting procedures and escalate discrepancies or questions in a timely manner
• Other projects as assigned by the Senior Portfolio Accountant or Controller

What they're looking for:

• 0 to 2 years of accounting experience; real estate or property accounting experience a plus
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas)
• Willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communicator who asks questions and takes direction well
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Eager to learn and grow toward a Senior Portfolio Accountant role
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Yardi Voyager experience preferred