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Why Companies Hire Remote Property Accountants through MAVI
MAVI's Property Accountant network includes professionals who have worked at REITs, property management companies, real estate investment funds, and commercial operators. They understand the property-level accounting structure, the lender reporting requirements, and the nuances that come with multi-entity real estate portfolios.
This page covers what a remote Property Accountant handles, how to evaluate candidates, what the hire is worth to your real estate accounting function, and how MAVI's placement process works.
What a Remote Property Accountant Actually Handles
Manage property-level monthly close
Runs the close for assigned properties - preparing journal entries, reconciling bank accounts and sub-ledgers, and producing accurate property-level financials.
Prepare CAM reconciliations
Calculates and reconciles common area maintenance charges, prepares annual CAM statements for tenants, and manages the billing and dispute process.
Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules
Maintains fixed asset registers, calculates depreciation for property and improvements, and ensures the balance sheet reflects accurate book values.
Handle lease accounting under ASC 842
Accounts for operating and financing leases correctly, maintains the lease liability and right-of-use asset schedules, and ensures compliance with ASC 842 requirements.
Prepare lender and investor reporting
Produces the financial packages required by lenders and investors - including property-level statements, NOI calculations, and debt covenant compliance reports.
Coordinate with property management
Works directly with property managers to ensure operating expenses are captured correctly, tenant billings are accurate, and the accounting reflects the actual operating activity.
What Separates a Strong Candidate from a Mediocre One
Property accounting experience is narrow enough that verification matters more than usual. Here's what to evaluate carefully:
Property management software fluency
Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, and RealPage are the dominant platforms in real estate accounting, and they have different workflows. Ask which platforms candidates have used and for how long. Familiarity means they've seen it; fluency means they've run the close in it independently.
CAM reconciliation experience at scale
CAM reconciliations are one of the most technically demanding recurring tasks in property accounting. Ask candidates how many properties they've reconciled, how they handled tenant disputes, and what their process was for catching discrepancies between actual expenses and estimated charges.
ASC 842 implementation or ongoing compliance
Lease accounting under ASC 842 is a specialized requirement that many Property Accountants haven't worked with deeply. Ask whether they've implemented ASC 842, maintained lease schedules under the standard, or worked with auditors on lease accounting testing.
Multi-entity portfolio experience
Large real estate portfolios often involve dozens of separate legal entities. Ask how many entities the candidate has managed, how they handled intercompany transactions, and what their consolidation process looked like. Candidates with only single-entity experience may be underscaled for complex portfolios.
What a Strong Remote Property Accountant is Worth
Property-level financials are accurate and timely
Lenders, investors, and property managers all depend on accurate property-level financials. A dedicated Property Accountant who owns the close for assigned properties ensures that the numbers are right and available when they're needed.
CAM disputes are resolved faster
Tenant disputes over CAM charges are common and expensive to resolve when the underlying reconciliations are messy. A Property Accountant who maintains clean CAM schedules throughout the year produces reconciliations that are defensible and clear.
Lender compliance stays current
Loan covenants require regular financial reporting, and missed deadlines create lender relationship risk. A Property Accountant who understands the reporting requirements and manages the calendar keeps the portfolio in compliance.
The accounting team scales with the portfolio
When the CFO or VP of Finance has an Accounting Lead who owns the function, they stop being pulled into accounting problem-solving and start getting reliable outputs they can use for strategic work. The function runs without requiring their day-to-day attention.
The ramp is shorter than a typical search
MAVI's Property Accountants are vetted for property management software fluency, CAM reconciliation experience, and direct exposure to the accounting standards that apply to real estate portfolios.
How the Hiring Process Works
Tell us what you need.
Share the role requirements - seniority level, tool stack, hours (full-time or fractional), and any specific areas you need covered. The more specific, the better the match.
Receive matched candidates.
MAVI sends you a shortlist of pre-vetted candidates within 48 hours. Each profile includes a detailed summary of their experience, the tools they've used, and the types of companies they've worked with.
Interview and hire.
You interview your top candidates - MAVI facilitates and is present throughout. Once you've made your selection, we handle contracts, payments, and compliance. Your new hire can start in as fast as 5 days from your first conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Remote Property Accountant work in my time zone?
Yes. MAVI's talent network spans multiple global regions, and candidates are available across a range of time zones including full overlap with US Eastern, Central, and Pacific hours. Time zone alignment is part of the matching criteria from the start.
How does MAVI vet Remote Property Accountants?
Every candidate goes through a multi-step vetting process covering accounting technical knowledge, US GAAP proficiency, ERP and tool fluency, and communication skills. Work history is verified and references are checked. By the time a profile reaches you, the candidate has already cleared these bars.
How long does it take to hire a Remote Property Accountantthrough MAVI?
Most placements happen within 5 days of the initial conversation. MAVI sends matched candidates within 48 hours, and onboarding moves quickly once you've made your selection. If your situation is urgent - a sudden departure, a deadline approaching - MAVI prioritizes accordingly.
What accounting software do Remote Property Accountants typically use?
MAVI's candidates are commonly fluent in QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Xero, Bill.com, Ramp, and Gusto. ERP and tool preferences are part of the matching criteria - candidates are filtered to match your existing tech stack.
Is there a minimum commitment or long-term contract?
No. MAVI operates month-to-month with no contract lock-in and no upfront placement fees. Engagements can be full-time or fractional, and hours can scale up or down as your needs change.
Do MAVI's Property Accountants have experience with specific property types (residential, commercial, industrial)?
Yes. MAVI matches based on property type experience as part of the criteria. Residential multifamily, commercial office and retail, and industrial properties all have different accounting nuances, and candidates are screened for the type that matches your portfolio.
Can a Remote Property Accountant work directly with our property managers?
Yes. MAVI's Property Accountants are experienced working directly with property management teams - coordinating operating expense capture, reviewing management reports, and resolving discrepancies between the accounting records and the property-level activity.