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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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Get Access To All JobsIf you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your commercial real estate accounting experience in a collaborative, process-driven environment, Trinity Partners may be the right fit for you. At Trinity Partners, we believe great real estate starts with great people. Headquartered in downtown Charlotte, we are a full-service commercial real estate firm with additional offices in Atlanta, Columbia, Greenville, and Raleigh. We’re growing, and our Atlanta office is seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant with commercial real estate accounting experience, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to manage complex reporting processes with accuracy and accountability. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, communicates effectively across teams, and takes ownership of their portfolio and deadlines.
What You’ll Do
- Manage full-cycle property accounting for commercial real estate assets on both cash and accrual basis.
- Interpret and follow ownership, lender, and third-party reporting requirements and accounting policies.
- Prepare and maintain detailed accounting reconciliations, supporting schedules, and ownership reporting workbooks in a timely and accurate manner.
- Follow a structured and predictable month-end close process with clear deadlines, including bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, financial statement preparation, and report review.
- Maintain oversight of bank account balances, cash transactions, and reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly cash analyses based on ownership requirements.
- Monitor vendor payments and investigate variances or payment issues, following up by phone or email as needed.
- Ensure critical payments are processed accurately and on time each month.
- Communicate with property management teams regarding tenant rent payments or outstanding accounts receivable.
- Attend and participate in weekly team meetings.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in commercial real estate accounting required
- Experience with Yardi required, MRI or AvidXchange a plus
- Strong Excel skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Independent thinker who enjoys working as part of a team
- Valid driver’s license
Compensation reflects a competitive mid-career accounting range aligned to experience and the Atlanta market. This position offers the opportunity to work on large, complex commercial real estate assets with detailed reporting requirements and significant interaction across accounting, property management, ownership, and third-party stakeholders. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a structured, deadline-driven environment and enjoys taking ownership of detailed accounting processes and reconciliations.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your commercial real estate accounting experience in a collaborative, process-driven environment, Trinity Partners may be the right fit for you. At Trinity Partners, we believe great real estate starts with great people. Headquartered in downtown Charlotte, we are a full-service commercial real estate firm with additional offices in Atlanta, Columbia, Greenville, and Raleigh. We’re growing, and our Atlanta office is seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant with commercial real estate accounting experience, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to manage complex reporting processes with accuracy and accountability. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, communicates effectively across teams, and takes ownership of their portfolio and deadlines.
What You’ll Do
- Manage full-cycle property accounting for commercial real estate assets on both cash and accrual basis.
- Interpret and follow ownership, lender, and third-party reporting requirements and accounting policies.
- Prepare and maintain detailed accounting reconciliations, supporting schedules, and ownership reporting workbooks in a timely and accurate manner.
- Follow a structured and predictable month-end close process with clear deadlines, including bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, financial statement preparation, and report review.
- Maintain oversight of bank account balances, cash transactions, and reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly cash analyses based on ownership requirements.
- Monitor vendor payments and investigate variances or payment issues, following up by phone or email as needed.
- Ensure critical payments are processed accurately and on time each month.
- Communicate with property management teams regarding tenant rent payments or outstanding accounts receivable.
- Attend and participate in weekly team meetings.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in commercial real estate accounting required
- Experience with Yardi required, MRI or AvidXchange a plus
- Strong Excel skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Independent thinker who enjoys working as part of a team
- Valid driver’s license
Compensation reflects a competitive mid-career accounting range aligned to experience and the Atlanta market. This position offers the opportunity to work on large, complex commercial real estate assets with detailed reporting requirements and significant interaction across accounting, property management, ownership, and third-party stakeholders. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a structured, deadline-driven environment and enjoys taking ownership of detailed accounting processes and reconciliations.
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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.