Commercial Retail Staff Accountant

Commercial Staff Accountant (Retail CRE) Location: Atlanta, GA (On-site) Pay: $65,000 - $78,000 **Must have 2-3 years of CRE retail accounting experience** Position Overview The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of a growing commercial retail real estate portfolio. This role is responsible for accurate and timely accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and coordination with property management, leasing, and the offshore accounting team. The ideal candidate understands commercial retail assets,

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processes, tenant billing, and property-level financials. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and excellent communication skills. Key Responsibilities 1. Property-Level Accounting Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned commercial/retail properties. Record journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications in accordance with GAAP. Maintain general ledger accuracy for each asset. Process and review tenant rent charges, adjustments, and revenue recognition. 2. Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Review and code invoices; ensure proper approval workflows. Monitor AP aging; follow up on outstanding vendor items. Maintain AR aging and support collections in coordination with property managers. Apply tenant payments and reconcile discrepancies. 3. CAM, Taxes & Reconciliations Assist with annual CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations. Support property tax accruals, payments, and allocation processes. Track tenant improvements, capital expenditures, and amortization schedules. Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, intercompany transactions, and security deposits. 4. Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly variance reports and support explanations for leadership review. Support budgeting and forecasting by providing property-level financial data. Assist with ad hoc financial and operational reporting for Asset Management and Leasing. 5. Systems & Process Support Work in AppFolio, QuickBooks, Excel, and internal reporting systems. Ensure accurate documentation and digital filing of all accounting records. Support the offshore accounting team with workflow coordination and task validation. 6. Cross-Functional Collaboration Communicate frequently with Property Management, Leasing, Asset Management, and the offshore team to resolve billing, expense, and reporting issues. Provide financial information for investor reporting, property onboarding, and acquisitions. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 2-4 years of experience in commercial property accounting (retail preferred). Strong understanding of: CAM/TI/LC Property financial statements AR/AP processes Accrual accounting Proficiency in AppFolio or similar property management system. Intermediate to advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas). Strong accuracy, organization, and ability to meet deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Experience with multi-property portfolios. Exposure to private equity real estate structures. Experience working with offshore accounting or cross-functional teams. Knowledge of GAAP and real estate-specific accounting practices. Soft Skills & Competencies Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to manage high-volume tasks with accuracy. Problem-solving mindset; able to troubleshoot discrepancies independently. Professional, positive attitude with willingness to learn and grow.

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