What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Property Accountant position at SVN | Wood Properties?
About SVN | Wood Properties
SVN | Wood Properties is a full-service commercial real estate firm with over 40 years of experience in East Tennessee’s commercial real estate market. Based in downtown Knoxville, TN, we specialize in brokerage and property management services across a diverse range of property types, including office, retail, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, land, and institutional properties.
As an independently owned and operated firm, we joined the SVN franchise in 2018, merging our legacy as East Tennessee’s leading real estate brand with one of the world’s most robust commercial real estate platforms. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service while fostering trust, collaboration, and innovation.
Position: Commercial Property Bookkeeper
We are seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Commercial Property Bookkeeper to join our team. This full-time, on-site position in Knoxville, TN, involves managing accounting tasks for our property management portfolio to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for clients.
This role is ideal for a motivated individual with strong analytical skills who thrives in a dynamic environment and seeks to grow within a company that values integrity, teamwork, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
SVN | Wood Properties is a full-service commercial real estate firm with over 40 years of experience in East Tennessee’s commercial real estate market. Based in downtown Knoxville, TN, we specialize in brokerage and property management services across a diverse range of property types, including office, retail, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, land, and institutional properties.
As an independently owned and operated firm, we joined the SVN franchise in 2018, merging our legacy as East Tennessee’s leading real estate brand with one of the world’s most robust commercial real estate platforms. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service while fostering trust, collaboration, and innovation.
Position: Commercial Property Bookkeeper
We are seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Commercial Property Bookkeeper to join our team. This full-time, on-site position in Knoxville, TN, involves managing accounting tasks for our property management portfolio to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for clients.
This role is ideal for a motivated individual with strong analytical skills who thrives in a dynamic environment and seeks to grow within a company that values integrity, teamwork, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform regular bank reconciliations to verify payments and cleared checks.
- Ensure proper classification of items in the general ledger and maintain accurate GL charts for each property.
- Manage the weekly accounts payable workflow and provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and bank partners, promptly assisting with requests.
- Record month-end journal entries and prepare/review monthly financial reports to resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and conduct annual reconciliations for recoverable charges.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of 1099 forms to meet IRS deadlines.
- Create and distribute monthly management and maintenance invoices for each property.
- Oversee the tenant chargeback process for tenant-paid expenses.
- Review aged receivables monthly and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Track property tax payments and maintain accurate records.
- Attend company and departmental meetings.
- Detail-oriented and highly adaptable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Google Suites.
- Experience with AppFolio or Bill.com is a plus but not required.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in property or facilities management.
- Embodies SVN’s core values: grit, trustworthiness, and servanthood.
- Leadership potential with a desire to grow within the company and contribute to a dynamic team.
- Be part of a company with a legacy of excellence and innovation in the commercial real estate industry.
- Work alongside a collaborative, supportive team that values professional growth and development.
- Make a meaningful impact by contributing to a trusted brand that serves the East Tennessee community.
