Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The Opportunity

This role will be a key asset to the future growth of AFV. The Senior Accountant will serve as a critical contributor to our accounting operations, providing financial leadership and support to the Director of Accounting and Finance. This position requires a solid understanding of both accounting principles and real estate/property management business operations, including experience with property accounting platforms and real estate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

•      Lead the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries and financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP

•      Own monthly account reconciliations, including intercompany transactions and property-level reconciliations

•      Perform detailed analysis of financial results compared to forecast and prior month results/trends at both the corporate and property level

•      Manage revenue recognition processes, including deferred revenue calculations relevant to property management and SaaS platforms

•      Support and oversee accounts payable, billing, and collections functions, including property-related vendor payments

•      Prepare quarterly commission statements and payment summaries

•      Prepare work papers and schedules for the annual audit and coordinate directly with auditors

•      Assist in the creation and continuous improvement of accounting processes and policies in conjunction with the Director of Finance & Accounting

•      Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies

•      Contribute to forecasting, budgeting processes, tax filings, and other requested financial data

•      Support the implementation and optimization of real estate accounting platforms including Yardi

•      Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Desired Characteristics

•      Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

•      CPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not required

•      3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience is a plus

•      Experience in Class B real estate, property management, or a related industry strongly preferred

•      Proficiency with Yardi and/or QuickBooks

•      Hands-on experience with Yardi for property accounting, reporting, and general ledger management

•      Experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations

•      Background working with SaaS companies and knowledge of ASC 606 is a plus

•      Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and US GAAP

•      Advanced Excel skills — capable of building and automating detailed financial models

•      Ability to solve complex problems using multiple data sources

•      Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

•      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•      High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information

•      Experience with Windows-based environments

The ideal candidate is output-oriented, knows when to yield and when not to yield, has a relentless willingness to raise the bar, holds himself/herself and others accountable, and excels in a diverse international environment across different nationalities, geographies, and cultures.

Be prepared to be unprepared when you apply!