Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant with strong real estate accounting experience to support a growing portfolio of commercial and residential assets. This role will be responsible for property-level financial reporting, general ledger oversight, and ensuring accurate, timely accounting across multiple entities.
The ideal candidate understands the operational realities of property management and how financial performance directly impacts NOI, asset valuation, and ownership returns.
Core Responsibilities
Property-Level Accounting & Reporting
Prepare and review monthly financial statements for a portfolio of commercial and residential properties
Perform detailed variance analysis against budget and prior periods
Maintain accurate property-level general ledgers
Record and reconcile rent rolls, concessions, CAM reconciliations, and tenant recoveries
Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense allocation by property and entity
Month-End Close & Reconciliations
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reclasses
Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities
Review and reconcile intercompany transactions
Assist with monthly close timelines and reporting packages
Commercial & Residential Specific Functions
Process and reconcile CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges and annual true-ups
Track TI (Tenant Improvement) and leasing commissions amortization
Support construction draw tracking and development accounting
Monitor utility reimbursements, RUBS allocations, and tenant bill-backs
Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation by property
Budgeting & Financial Analysis
Assist with annual property budgets and reforecasts
Support ownership reporting and lender reporting requirements
Partner with property managers and asset management to analyze expense trends
Ensure expenses align with approved budgets and contracts
Compliance & Audit
Assist with year-end audit support
Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to internal accounting controls
Maintain organized documentation for property transactions and vendor contracts
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of accounting experience, with direct real estate portfolio exposure preferred
Experience with property management accounting platforms (AppFolio, RealPage, Yardi, MRI, etc.)
Strong understanding of:
Property-level P&Ls, CAM reconciliations, Multi-entity accounting structures, Accrual-based accounting
Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, financial analysis, modeling)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple properties simultaneously
