Senior Accountant, Real Estate

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and analysis across multiple business areas. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong technical accounting knowledge, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting and finance leadership while gaining broad exposure to corporate accounting processes, operational activities, and cross-functional initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Close month-end books for assigned entities/properties.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting standards (e.g., ASC updates).
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
• Record, post, and reconcile journal entries in the general ledger.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Assist with the monthly cash clearing process.
• Review and analyze reconciliations and investigate resulting variances.
• Prepare adjusting entries as necessary resulting from reconciliations.
• Research various entries in the general ledger and investigate unusual balances.
• Review partner/lender agreements for compliance requirements.
• Prepare financial reports and compliance packages for partners/lenders.
• Perform cash flow analysis by business unit, identifying key drivers, trends, and variances to support liquidity management and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls and established company policies.
• Ensure compliance with SOX/internal control requirements, including documentation and testing support.
• Cross-train in multiple areas within the accounting department.

AI and Automation

• Uses approved enterprise AI tools (e.g., Claude Cowork, Microsoft Copilot) to draft, summarize, analyze, and accelerate everyday work.
• Applies sound judgment to review AI-generated outputs for accuracy, tone, and appropriateness before using or sharing them.
• Follows company data handling, confidentiality, and acceptable-use policies when working with AI tools and sensitive information.
• Demonstrates curiosity and willingness to adopt new tools; actively participates in AI training, office hours, and adoption campaigns.
• Uses AI assistants to reduce manual effort on routine tasks (email drafting, meeting notes, document summarization, basic research).

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development of and enhancements to current accounting processes.
• Special projects and ad hoc requests as assigned.

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 4-7 years of relevant full cycle accounting experience required.
• Real estate and/or property management accounting experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel functions and formulas.
• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting systems.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet hard deadlines and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility with changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with an attitude of continuous learning and process improvement.