We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support commercial real estate accounting operations in Waxahachie, Texas. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume transactional work across multiple properties while maintaining accuracy and consistency in financial records. The position will focus on rent accounting, month-end close activities, and financial reconciliations for several legal entities, with regular use of Excel to analyze and organize accounting data.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of commercial real estate properties, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately and on schedule.
- Track and apply rent payments for approximately 60 property locations each month, following up as needed to maintain complete and timely collections.
- Establish and maintain payment records and accounting support for multiple legal entities connected to the property portfolio.
- Prepare and post journal entries related to recurring activity, month-end close, depreciation, and amortization.
- Complete general ledger, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies through detailed research.
- Produce and review income statements and balance sheet reporting to support accurate monthly financial results.
- Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, depreciation schedules, and related accounting entries.
- Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP to organize financial data, identify trends, and support account analysis.