Senior Portfolio Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Real Estate Portfolio Accountant to join our finance team. This role will be responsible for managing the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate assets, ensuring accurate and timely financial information that supports strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in accounting, a CPA designation, and a passion for real estate investment and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of real estate assets (commercial, residential, or mixed-use).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights into budget vs. actual performance.
• Track and reconcile property-level income, expenses, capital expenditures, and accruals.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of rent roll, CAM reconciliations, and lease accounting.
• Coordinate with property managers, asset managers, and external auditors.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and investor reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules and support year-end audits and tax filings.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Assist in the integration of new acquisitions and dispositions into the portfolio accounting system.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, asset management, or public accounting with real estate clients.
• Strong understanding of GAAP; knowledge of real estate accounting principles a plus (e.g., ASC 842, lease accounting, cost recovery).
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real estate fund structures, REITs, or joint ventures.
• Exposure to tax compliance and reporting for real estate entities.