Senior Property Accountant (Montgomery)

Jobot
Montgomery, AL
Third-party management group - affordable/lowcome housing

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Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

Senior Accountant – Specialized Affordable Housing Portfolio

Location: Montgomery, AL (Hybrid Remote)
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Accounting / Finance
Reports To: Controller
Supervisory Responsibility: 1–3 accounting staff

About the Opportunity
We are a highly established, privately held real estate firm with a deep footprint across the region. For decades, we have built a reputation for superior asset management and a strong commitment to community development. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee a highly specialized and regulated affordable housing portfolio.

If you are a technical accounting professional who thrives in complex compliance environments and enjoys mentoring a small team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, debt-free operation.

Position Summary
This role is responsible for financial reporting accuracy, strict regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and the supervision, training, and development of a small team of accounting staff. You will act as the right hand to the Controller for all things related to affordable housing financials.

Why join us?

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with a 3% company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Referral Program

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Compliance:

Oversee and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a portfolio subject to specialized regulatory frameworks.

Ensure strict compliance with program requirements, federal regulations, and GAAP.

Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and chart of accounts maintenance.

Direct audit support, including the preparation of schedules and responses to external auditors and regulatory agencies.

Monitor reserve accounts, surplus cash calculations, and restricted funds.

Assist with the annual budgeting process and in-depth variance analysis.

Supervision & Training:

Directly supervise, review, and approve work performed by 1–3 Property Accountants.

Train staff on specific technical compliance requirements and internal accounting procedures.

Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established internal policies and strict reporting deadlines.

Provide ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and active performance feedback.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

Serve as a technical accounting resource for property management and internal operations teams.

Coordinate cross-departmentally on compliance matters and complex reporting deadlines.

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance internal controls.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, specifically including heavy exposure to LIHTC or government-subsidized programs.

Demonstrated experience supervising, leading, or mentoring accounting staff.

Strong understanding of affordable housing regulations and specialized compliance requirements.

Solid experience in financial statement review and external audit support.

High proficiency in Excel and real estate accounting software (such as Yardi, MRI, or RealPage).

Preferred Qualifications

CPA designation or active CPA candidate.

Foundational experience in Public Accounting.

Familiarity with programs such as Section 8 or HOME.

Experience operating effectively in a hybrid or remote collaborative environment.

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Posted 2026-04-03

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