Staff Accountant

Overview

Reports To: Controller / Accounting Manager

About CORE:

CORE Firms is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and management firm that services office, industrial, and retail properties in the Greater-Portland Area. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients and tenants while maintaining each property at a high standard of excellence.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our commercial real estate accounting team. This position plays a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations and will work closely with both Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP). The Staff Accountant will own the month-end close process for a dedicated portfolio of commercial properties
, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Own and manage the full month-end close process for a portfolio of 10 properties
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements
• Perform detailed P&L analysis and investigate variances
• Prepare monthly cash flow reports and analyze cash needs

General Accounting & Reconciliations

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations for assigned properties
• Maintain general ledger activity and ensure accurate coding of transactions
• Partner with AR and AP teams to ensure transactions are properly recorded and issues are resolved promptly

Property Accounting

• Prepare and process CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations and assist with annual CAM true-ups
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes as needed
• Assist with tenant ledger reviews, billing accuracy, and lease abstracting support when required
• Work cross-functionally with Property Management, AR, AP, and the Accounting Manager
• Support year-end audits and provide requested schedules and documentation
• Participate in ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; commercial real estate or property management experience strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP and standard accounting procedures
• Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with property management/accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, Real Page) is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and time-management abilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments

• Opportunity to gain deep exposure to commercial real estate financial operations
• Collaborative team environment with professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package