Real Estate Accountant

About the Role

This role is responsible for the complete financial management of a growing portfolio of commercial and residential real estate entities. The position owns the accounting function end-to-end — including day-to-day transaction processing, financial reporting, investor communications, cash flow management across multiple entities and banking platforms, and coordination with construction and development teams.

This is a hands-on role with no direct reports. The individual in this position will personally execute the work — from recording journal entries and booking transactions to preparing investor reports and managing monthly close. Success requires deep real estate accounting expertise, strong judgment, and the ability to independently manage multiple entities and ownership structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounting for multiple real estate LLCs and ownership structures
• Oversee cash flow management across multiple companies, banking platforms, and funding sources, including daily cash flow management, liquidity forecasting, intercompany transfers, and capital allocation
• Booking acquisitions and dispositions from settlement statements
• Capital contributions, distributions, and capital account tracking
• Intercompany loans and partnership accounting
• Construction and development cost capitalization (land, soft costs, interest)
• Loan accounting, debt tracking, and lender reporting
• Monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• NOI, cash flow, and portfolio-level performance reporting
• Preparing investor reporting packages
• Coordinating with external CPAs for tax filings and K-1 support
• Supporting construction draws and development tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of direct real estate accounting experience (multi-entity required)
• Experience with real estate/property accounting software (examples): Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, RealPage, Buildium, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and investor flows
• Experience reading and booking real estate settlement statements
• Working knowledge of real estate tax strategy and transaction tax implications
• Ability to operate independently and own the accounting function
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• CPA preferred but not required

Core Competencies / Skills

• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organization and time management
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Company Description

We are a growing real estate investment and property management company focused on the acquisition, ownership, and management of a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties. Our organization is actively involved in identifying new investment opportunities, improving existing assets, and delivering high-quality property management services across multiple markets.

With a hands-on and growth-oriented approach, we oversee all aspects of property operations, including acquisitions, tenant relations, maintenance coordination, leasing, financial performance, and long-term asset planning. Our team values professionalism, accountability, and operational excellence while fostering a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

As we continue to expand our portfolio, we are seeking motivated professionals who are eager to contribute to a dynamic company with long-term growth opportunities.