Description

Job Title: Property Accounting Manager

Location: In Person (Kekaha and Kapaa)

Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Financial Controller

Supervises: Property Maintenance Team

Position Summary

PAL Hawaii is seeking a Property Accounting Manager to oversee tenant-related accounting, property operations, and supervision of the property maintenance team across multiple sites. This is a hands-on, in-person role. While our office is in Anahola, the property manager will split time between Kekaha and Kapaa every week.

Under the direction of the Financial Controller, the Property Accounting Manager plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, effective property operations, and clear communication with tenants, staff, vendors, and leadership. This position requires strong organizational skills, discretion, accountability, and the ability to manage sensitive tenant and financial matters in a compliance-driven environment.

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Requirements

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and tenant-based financial management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience using property management or accounting systems (e.g., DoorLoop or similar)
• Ability to manage confidential financial and tenant information with discretion
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple responsibilities across properties
• Sound judgment when handling sensitive tenant, legal, and compliance matters
• Supervisory and team coordination skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with affordable housing or HUD-assisted housing programs
• Familiarity with landlord-tenant laws and eviction processes
• Prior supervisory experience in property management or maintenance operations
• Budget tracking and financial reporting experience
• Vendor and contractor coordination experience
• Experience working in a nonprofit or public-sector housing environment

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Property Management, or a related field and at least two (2) years of relevant experience

OR

Four (4) to six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in property accounting, housing management with financial responsibilities, or nonprofit/public-sector financial operations involving tenants or residents.