Senior Accountant (Real Estate)

This role will carry out day-to-day accounting matters, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis, and help develop and automate processes and controls across a real estate fund portfolio. JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; CPA and public accounting experience a strong plus 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including full cycle close and fund accounting Experience with REITs, real estate, or investment vehicles strongly preferred Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office products; property management or fund accounting software experience a plus Real estate accounting experience required; residential or commercial portfolio experience a plus Ability to read and understand legal contracts, operating agreements, and fund documents Strong analytical skills required Primarily in-office position with limited remote flexibility based on performance; occasional travel required JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Perform monthly/quarterly/annual close procedures for fund entities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, variance analysis, and fund-level consolidation Maintain and reconcile REIT-specific accounting, including taxable income calculations, distribution tracking, and REIT compliance testing Review and reconcile intercompany and interfund transactions and balances and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner Prepare and analyze fund-level financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including NAV calculations and investor capital account reporting Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of management, investor, and regulatory reporting Monitor actual fund performance against budget and benchmark targets and provide variance explanations Manage debt-related accounting across fund entities, including interest expense calculations, payment tracking, and loan compliance reporting Support investor reporting, capital calls, and distribution calculations Utilize technology and systems to streamline fund accounting processes and enhance operational efficiency Coordinate with external auditors, prepare supporting schedules, and assist in resolving audit findings Research technical accounting guidance relevant to real estate funds and REIT structures as needed #J-18808-Ljbffr Manta Search