Property Manager Jobs in Plano, TX

Preferred Apartment Communities combines expertise with a people-first approach, delivering consistent care and communities that feel like home. Our mission is to provide exceptional living experiences for our residents while building a workplace where our associates feel supported, inspired, and prepared to grow.

Guided by the belief that we should always be better today than yesterday, we champion continuous improvement across every level of our organization. Through operational excellence, strategic partnerships, and a people-focused approach, we strive to be good neighbors to our residents, to each other, and to the communities we serve.

The Accountant handles all property-level accounting operations for a large, high-volume multifamily residential community. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, efficient accounting workflows, and compliance with company policies and GAAP standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with complex financial activity, including multiple revenue centers, high resident transaction volume, and large operating budgets.

Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for ownership, lenders, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly close packages.
• Monitor property financial performance against budget; identify variances and recommend corrective action.
• Ensure accurate recording of revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, and accruals.

Accounts Receivable & Resident Accounting

• Oversee resident billing, rent collections, refunds, and account adjustments.
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of charges, deposits, and concessions.
• Audit delinquency records; partner with onsite team to support collection efforts and eviction workflows.
• Monitor compliance with Fair Housing and local/state landlord-tenant accounting laws.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Oversee invoice coding, approval workflows, and payment processing.
• Ensure proper vendor setup, W-9 collection, and adherence to procurement policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Support year-end 1099 processing.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with annual budget creation, multi-year financial planning, and CAM/tax/insurance reconciliations.
• Maintain capital tracking schedules; support large capital project accounting.
• Partner with site leadership to identify financial risks and opportunities.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal policies, and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support internal/external audits.
• Implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Team Development

• Provide training on financial systems (e.g., Yardi, RealPage, Entrata).
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and customer service.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including property management or real estate.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and balance sheet/income statement relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in property management systems (Yardi strongly preferred).
• Solid Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic modeling).
• Experience in high-volume environments (e.g., 800+ units, multi-phase assets).

Preferred

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Multifamily industry experience with institutional owners or large portfolios.
• Experience managing month-end close cycles.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• Expected pay rate will be $28.00 per hour.
• Generous PTO program
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates
• 401k with exceptional employer match
• Associate Apartment Discount
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
• Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

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