Staff Accountant / Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Ash Properties Team as Our New Staff Accountant / Accounting Specialist!

Welcome to Ash Properties — a proudly local, privately owned leader in Northeast Florida’s commercial real estate landscape. With more than 40 years of experience and 12+ million square feet of properties across the region, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and community-focused growth.

At Ash Properties, we specialize in the leasing, management, and development of an extensive and diverse commercial portfolio. Our team is committed to quality in everything we do, and our seasoned professionals bring unmatched expertise and passion to serving our clients and partners.

Now, we’re excited to expand our accounting team with a driven and detail-oriented Staff Accountant / Accounting Specialist who’s ready to contribute to our continued success. If you’re energized by problem‑solving, accuracy, and being part of a collaborative team within a dynamic real estate environment, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a company deeply rooted in excellence.

Come join a team where your work truly matters — and where you’ll have the chance to help shape the financial foundation of one of Northeast Florida’s premier commercial real estate organizations.

About the Opportunity

The Staff Accountant / Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing general ledger accounting activities, and supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. This role requires 5–10 years of hands-on accounting experience, strong documentation and SOP development skills, and a solid understanding of accounting best practices. Experience in commercial property management or commercial real estate is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple entities, properties, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reclassifications
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate variances
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules

Property & Industry-Specific Accounting (Preferred)

• Support accounting for commercial properties, including CAM, operating expenses, and tenant billings
• Assist with property-level financial reporting and analysis
• Coordinate with property management teams on financial matters
• Support lease accounting activities and reconciliations

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Develop, document, and maintain accounting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in accounting workflows across entities or properties
• Assist with internal controls and audit support as needed

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with cross-functional teams including property management, operations, and finance
• Provide support during audits, reviews, and special projects
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, or accounting software optimization
• Respond to internal and external accounting inquiries in a timely and professional manner

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting or general ledger experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting
• Proven experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports
• Demonstrated experience creating and documenting accounting SOPs and processes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property management or commercial real estate accounting (highly preferred)
• Experience working with multiple entities or property portfolios
• Familiarity with property management/accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar)
• Experience supporting audits or reviews
• CPA or CPA-eligible (preferred but not required)

Key Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Process-oriented mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Collaborative and team-focused approach