Senior Accountant/controller

A Senior Accountant/Controller in real estate manages the full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for a portfolio of properties (commercial or residential). This role ensures accurate GAAP reporting, oversees AP/AR, reconciles accounts, prepares monthly financial packages, and often handles CAM reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.

Core Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close:

Perform month-end closing, reconcile bank accounts, and produce monthly financial packages (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Budget Variance) for stakeholders.

Property Accounting:

Manage lease administration data, fixed assets, deferred rent, and accruals, often in accordance with GAAP.

Cash Management:

Own cash flow management for assigned assets, including monitoring liquidity and managing funding requests.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Work with asset managers to develop annual operating budgets, forecasts, and CAM reconciliations.

Audit/Tax Support:

Prepare year-end work paper packages for tax accounting and external auditors.

Operational Oversight:

Review AP/AR, oversee tenant billing, and ensure accurate coding and posting of transactions.

Required Skills & Qualifications Experience:

3-5+ years of experience in real estate property accounting.

Software Proficiency:

Proficiency in

QuickBooks Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong understanding of GAAP and commercial lease accounting.

Analytical Skills:

Strong ability to analyze budget variances and financial trends.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person