Real Estate Accountant

The Real Estate Accountant is responsible for managing financial records, preparing reports, handling real estate tax obligations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards for real estate assets and transactions. This role requires a highly self‑motivated professional who can independently research and interpret lease agreements, establish and improve accounting processes, maintain strong organization across multiple properties, and communicate directly with landlords and external stakeholders to resolve accounting and billing matters.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers for multiple properties or portfolios.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Record, analyze, and research property-level transactions, including rent, lease agreements, CAM reconciliations, and property expenses.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for landlords, proactively resolving billing discrepancies, lease questions, and reconciliation matters.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable for assigned properties, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Independently research and resolve complex accounting issues related to real estate transactions and lease terms.
• Assist with annual audits and tax filings by preparing required documentation and support.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Support acquisition, disposition, and financing activities with financial analysis and documentation.
• Collaborate with legal and cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to lease agreements.
• Identify, develop, and implement accounting process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA certification (preferred but not required).
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles.
• Experience with property management or accounting software (SAP and CoStar preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Strong self‑motivation with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned portfolios.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus