H-1B Visa Property Accountant Jobs
Property Accountant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Real estate firms, REITs, and property management companies actively file LCAs for this title. Prevailing wage compliance and CAM reconciliation expertise are the details sponsors look for.
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The Property Accountant provides property accounting support to our client's commercial real estate portfolio, including office and retail properties. This role works closely with the property managers and the operations team on a daily basis, serving as a key partner to ensure accurate financials, timely reporting, and seamless property-level coordination.
- Partner with property managers and the operations team daily on expense coding, budget tracking, and property-level financial activity
- Serves as the primary point of contact for resolving PO-related discrepancies
- Participate in regular property team meetings to stay aligned on upcoming expenditures, tenant issues, and capital project
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for assigned commercial properties
- Calculate and reconcile CAM, real estate tax, and insurance recovery billings; review annual tenant reconciliation statements
- Assist with annual operating and capital budget preparation
- Prepare budget-to-actual and prior-year variance reports with narrative explanations for finance review
- Conduct mid-year reforecast and capital budget updates
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–5 years of accounting experience in commercial real estate
- Experience with property management software (e.g., Yardi, CoStar)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling) and Google Workspace
- Solid understanding of GAAP and commercial real estate accounting principles
- Prior experience in a client-facing or third-party management environment preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple commercial properties/portfolios simultaneously
- Professional communication skills for regular interaction with property managers, finance and operations teams
- Ability to meet tight deadlines aligned with month-end/year-end close and client reporting cycles
- Commitment to client service, characterized by proactive and solution-oriented responsiveness
COMPENSATION
- The minimum salary for the Property Accountant position is $85,000 annually with bonus eligibility and the maximum salary for the position is $90,000 annually with bonus eligibility. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Property Accountant provides property accounting support to our client's commercial real estate portfolio, including office and retail properties. This role works closely with the property managers and the operations team on a daily basis, serving as a key partner to ensure accurate financials, timely reporting, and seamless property-level coordination.
- Partner with property managers and the operations team daily on expense coding, budget tracking, and property-level financial activity
- Serves as the primary point of contact for resolving PO-related discrepancies
- Participate in regular property team meetings to stay aligned on upcoming expenditures, tenant issues, and capital project
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for assigned commercial properties
- Calculate and reconcile CAM, real estate tax, and insurance recovery billings; review annual tenant reconciliation statements
- Assist with annual operating and capital budget preparation
- Prepare budget-to-actual and prior-year variance reports with narrative explanations for finance review
- Conduct mid-year reforecast and capital budget updates
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–5 years of accounting experience in commercial real estate
- Experience with property management software (e.g., Yardi, CoStar)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling) and Google Workspace
- Solid understanding of GAAP and commercial real estate accounting principles
- Prior experience in a client-facing or third-party management environment preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple commercial properties/portfolios simultaneously
- Professional communication skills for regular interaction with property managers, finance and operations teams
- Ability to meet tight deadlines aligned with month-end/year-end close and client reporting cycles
- Commitment to client service, characterized by proactive and solution-oriented responsiveness
COMPENSATION
- The minimum salary for the Property Accountant position is $85,000 annually with bonus eligibility and the maximum salary for the position is $90,000 annually with bonus eligibility. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Property Accountant
Verify your degree field matches
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the role. An accounting or finance degree maps cleanly to Property Accountant. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target REITs and commercial property managers
Real estate investment trusts and institutional property management firms file H-1B petitions regularly for this title. Search Migrate Mate by occupation to find employers with verified LCA filing history for Property Accountant roles before you apply.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV thresholds for SOC code 13-2011 in your location.
Ask about Yardi or MRI software experience upfront
Property accounting teams commonly require platform-specific skills for CAM reconciliations and lease abstractions. Employers sponsoring H-1B holders expect you to be productive immediately, so confirm which system the team uses and document your proficiency before the offer stage.
Confirm the employer files petitions directly
Some property management firms use a staffing intermediary, which adds a layer to the H-1B petition and can complicate the specialty occupation determination. Ask whether the company files petitions in-house or through a third-party employer of record before you invest time in interviews.
File early to protect your 60-day grace period
If you're transitioning between H-1B employers, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your last day. Your new employer must file the H-1B transfer petition within that window. Coordinate your final date and start date with payroll and HR to avoid a gap.
H-1B Visa Property Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Property Accountant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS classifies Property Accountant under SOC code 13-2011 (Accountants and Auditors), which requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. The role's complexity, including CAM reconciliations, lease accounting under ASC 842, and financial reporting, supports the specialty occupation determination. A general business degree without accounting coursework may require additional documentation.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Property Accountant positions?
Real estate investment trusts, institutional property management companies, commercial real estate operators, and large residential portfolio owners are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this title. Smaller regional property managers are less likely to sponsor because of legal costs and administrative burden. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for Property Accountant roles specifically, rather than searching by company name alone.
What prevailing wage level applies to Property Accountant H-1B petitions?
The DOL assigns prevailing wages for Property Accountant positions at four levels based on experience, complexity, and supervision. Entry-level roles with routine tasks typically fall at Level I or II, while senior accountants handling complex portfolios or leading teams fall at Level III or IV. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level for your metro area. Run your own lookup through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new property accounting employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer files a new I-129 petition for the Property Accountant role. There's no need to restart the cap-subject process unless your original H-1B was cap-exempt.
Does property accounting experience from outside the U.S. count toward H-1B eligibility?
Yes, but USCIS evaluates foreign experience as a substitute for education only under specific conditions. Three years of relevant work experience can substitute for one year of a U.S. bachelor's degree. If your foreign degree is a three-year accounting program, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is strongly recommended to establish U.S. equivalency before your employer files the H-1B petition.