Senior Portfolio Accountant

MHW Search has exclusively partnered with a Commercial Real Estate Private equity firm in Houston. We are seeking a Senior Portfolio Accountant to join their team.

The Senior Portfolio Accountant is responsible for the financial accounting, reporting, and month-end close process for a portfolio of approximately 20–30 commercial real estate properties. This role partners closely with asset management, property management, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information. The position requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assets and deadlines concurrently.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties.
• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Review operating statements and investigate variances against budgets and prior periods.
• Manage accounting for 20–30 properties across one or more asset types.
• Coordinate with property management teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of operating activity.
• Review and process property-level expenses, revenue recognition, and recoveries.
• Track and reconcile tenant billings, CAM, tax, and insurance reconciliations as applicable.

• Assist with annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Support asset management with financial analysis, reporting, and data requests.
• Provide financial support for acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing activities as needed.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and loan requirements.
• Support audit, tax, and lender requests by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Monitor cash balances, reserves, and restricted accounts.

• Utilize property accounting systems and Excel to maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and controls.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation across the portfolio.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–6+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting or property accounting.
• Experience managing accounting for multiple properties simultaneously (20+ preferred).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with property accounting systems required (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with asset management, property management, and leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.