Senior Property Accountant (Charlotte)

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