Staff Accountant - Commercial Real Estate

Staff AccountantPosition OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our commercial real estate accounting team. The role focuses on CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reporting and budgeting, lease abstracting, and day-to-day accounting tasks to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient property management accounting. The ideal candidate will have solid accounting fundamentals, hands-on experience with CAM processes for commercial properties, and the ability to communicate financial results to property and operations teams.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and manage monthly CAM reconciliations and reporting for commercial properties, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to property owners and tenants.Develop and maintain CAM budgets, prepare variance analyses, and support budget forecasting for property portfolios.Perform lease abstracting and maintain lease databases, extracting key financial terms, critical dates, and responsibilities to support accounting and property management.Record and reconcile general ledger transactions related to property operations, tenant billings, rent, recoveries, and CAM allocations.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and schedules in accordance with company policies and GAAP.Coordinate with property managers, asset managers, and third-party vendors to obtain supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies.Assist with audit preparation and provide support for external auditors as needed.Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes tied to property operations, including tenant invoicing and vendor payments.Continuously improve accounting processes and controls related to CAM reporting and lease administration.Utilize accounting systems to maintain accurate property and tenant records and produce management reports.QualificationsBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in commercial real estate or property management.Demonstrated experience with CAM reporting, CAM budgeting, and reconciling CAM accounts.Experience with lease abstracting and familiarity with common commercial lease terms and structures.Strong general ledger accounting skills, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines.Proficient with Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with accounting software; experience with Yardi is a plus.Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with property and operations teams.Knowledge of GAAP and basic tax/tenant charge concepts related to property operations.Benefits- Vacation/PTO- Medical- Dental- Vision- 401kSo, if you are a Staff Accountant that has a couple of years of Commercial Real Estate experience, please apply today!