Real Estate Accountant

Real Estate Accountant

We are seeking a skilled Real Estate Accountant to manage the financial operations of multiple related entities. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial recording and effective management of accounting tasks. This role offers a dynamic opportunity for growth and development within a vibrant industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for multiple related entities, ensuring accurate transaction recording and allocation.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, loans, billing, and reconciliations while maintaining organized financial records.
• Collaborate closely with company ownership to understand the impact of business activities on financials.
• Review, code, approve, and process invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Resolve coding discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and payment inquiries efficiently.
• Manage daily cash activities across multiple bank accounts and entities, monitoring cash flow and upcoming obligations.
• Process rent payments, ACH transactions, credit card activities, and ensure accurate bank reconciliations.
• Communicate significant cash activities and obligations with ownership.
• Take ownership of the month-end close for all entities, preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Prepare monthly sales and use tax calculations, filings, and payments.
• Assist with tax registrations, annual Wisconsin DFI filings, and manage fixed asset and depreciation records.
• Track real estate expenses and support material inventory accounting.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in generalized accounting with a strong grasp of GAAP and general ledger practices.
• Experience with reconciliation, month-end procedures, and preparing journal entries.
• Real estate accounting experience is preferred, along with familiarity with ERP systems, especially SAGE.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in multi-entity accounting, with a preference for those with construction or real estate backgrounds.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Work Environment

This position offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with room for growth, as demonstrated by the opening due to a promotion. The role requires interaction with company ownership and managing financial operations across various entities. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced setting, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cottage Grove, WI.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Cottage Grove,WI.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.