Accounting Associate - Real Estate

Accounting Associate

Join Aprio's Client Accounting Services team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Accounting Associate to join their dynamic team.

We are seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Real Estate practice within the Professional Services team. This role is ideal for a professional with deep real estate accounting expertise and strong client service orientation. The successful candidate will support engagements, client relationships, and teams delivering high-quality accounting services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain client general ledgers, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial records.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes, including bank and account reconciliations, accruals, and prepaid/amortization schedules.
• Support the preparation of GAAP-based financial statements and client reporting packages.
• Perform day-to-day accounting activities within client systems, including QuickBooks, Xero, AppFolio, and BILL, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Support accounting for real estate entities, including property-level activity, lease-related transactions, and expense tracking.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to obtain required information, resolve discrepancies, and meet engagement deadlines.
• Follow established processes and controls, escalating issues as needed and contributing to process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree a plus.
• CPA preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in public or private accounting, preferably with real estate industry experience.
• Hands-on experience working within QuickBooks is required; experience with Xero and AppFolio is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Clear, professional communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow in a client-facing environment

$60,000 - $75,000 a year The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What's in it for you:

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.