Client Accountant

Senior Client/Property Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established, nationally recognized real estate services organization to identify a Senior Client/Property Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative team supporting a diverse commercial real estate portfolio, with strong exposure to ownership groups and property leadership.

This role offers visibility, stability, and the ability to take ownership of complex properties in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties, including monthly close, financial reporting, and reconciliations
• Review and analyze operating statements, general ledger activity, and variance reporting
• Prepare and post journal entries (cash and accrual basis) with a high level of accuracy
• Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Partner closely with property management teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting deliverables
• Review tenant billings, cash applications, and aged receivables to ensure accuracy and proper allocation
• Support annual budgeting processes, CAM reconciliations, and escalation calculations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, management agreements, and reporting requirements
• Monitor cash flow activity, including funding requests, inter-account transfers, and disbursement oversight
• Assist with audit support, including responding to external auditors and preparing requested documentation
• Prepare owner distributions and related supporting calculations
• Maintain organized financial records and reporting documentation within internal systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of property accounting experience within commercial real estate environments
• Strong understanding of GAAP and both cash and accrual accounting methods
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Exposure to CAM reconciliations, tax escalations, and operating expense recoveries preferred
• Experience with real estate accounting systems such as Yardi or MRI
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools