Senior Property Accountant

Overview

Join a dynamic Class A commercial real estate team managing a diverse portfolio of office properties. We’re seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant with a strong foundation in commercial real estate accounting and a sharp eye for lease intricacies beyond straight-line rent. This hybrid role offers four days in-office and one day remote, providing both collaboration and flexibility.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ACCOUNTING
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• Manage full-cycle property accounting for a portfolio of office assets, including monthly financial reporting, CAM reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Interpret and apply complex lease terms (e.g., rent escalations, abatements, expense caps, and recovery structures) to ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with property managers and asset teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

• Proficiency in accounting for complex office leases, including non-standard rent structures and recovery mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting principles, especially as applied to commercial portfolios.
• Experience with property management systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar) and intermediate Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across finance, operations, and leasing teams.

• 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate property accounting, ideally with office assets.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Exposure to lease abstraction and interpreting legal lease documents for accounting impact.
• Familiarity with CAM, tax, insurance reconciliations and tenant billing processes.