Senior Property Accountant

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING: A trusted commercial real estate leader that is a well-established, full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC, with a strong reputation since 1987. Fast-paced, high-volume AP team that supports a large portfolio of 100+ managed retail properties across multiple states, requiring attention to detail and process efficiency. Collaborative culture with a close-knit finance and property management team that values accountability, cross-functional support, and service excellence to internal and external stakeholders. WHAT THEY OFFER YOU: A role with impact where you’ll directly support the financial operations of over 100 active retail shopping centers — a chance to gain deep industry exposure and contribute to accurate, timely payments that keep properties running smoothly. This is a great opportunity to build or expand your experience within the commercial real estate industry, particularly if you’re interested in systems like Yardi and property accounting. Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside professionals who value your input, encourage collaboration, and foster a results-driven but balanced work culture. WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT: Manage the full accounting cycle for an assigned portfolio of properties, including bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, prepaid and deferred items, depreciation, and amortization Perform month-end close on a timely basis and prepare balance sheets, income statements, and general ledger detail for each property Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including escrows, and loan balances Review and analyze budget-to-actual and variance reports; provide commentary to management and property managers Ensure proper capitalization of improvements, leasing costs, and development costs Monitor and track real estate tax, insurance, and other recurring obligations Support year-end close, audit, and tax preparation, including coordination with outside CPAs and delivery of schedules and workpapers Help maintain and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports for ownership and management Contribute to a collaborative team environment and take on additional duties as needs arise in a small company BACKGROUND THAT FITS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting through financial statement preparation Strong working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple properties, deadlines, and priorities