Senior Real Estate Accountant

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Controller

Location: Brentwood, TN

Job Description

ABOUT US

Legacy Commercial Property is a rapidly growing, full-service commercial real estate company specializing in leasing, acquisitions, development, construction and property management of retail centers. The Company portfolio consists of 700 retail properties and over 6M square feet spread across 23 states. The national footprint allows retail tenant partners and Highland Venture brands to leverage multiple properties to fulfill their expansion needs and the Legacy development team assists partners in locating and developing new sites. Legacy is focused on growing its commercial real estate portfolio through the strategic acquisition and new development of standalone and multi-tenant value-add retail properties.

Legacy Commercial Property Is Headquartered In Brentwood, Tennessee And Is Part Of Highland Ventures, a Family-owned Management Company Focused On Strategically Developing And Operating Businesses Centered Around The Company’s Real Estate Portfolio. Other Highland Ventures Brands Include

• Hoogland Restaurant Group: The largest franchisee of Marco's Pizza with 130 locations.
• Highland Pure Water & Ice: 24/7 kiosks with over 70 locations in 10 states.
• Intune Physical Therapy: A rapidly growing physical therapy brand with 19 clinics and plans to be at 30 by the end of 2026.
  
  

Why Join Legacy?

• Work alongside a talented, entrepreneurial, and supportive team.
• Be part of a growing organization where your contributions make a visible impact.
• Gain exposure to a diverse and expanding national real estate portfolio.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Join a company that values relationships, initiative, innovation, and excellence.
  
  

Role Summary

We are seeking to hire a Senior Real Estate Accountant – Generalist for our Legacy Commercial Property business. This role is a new addition to the Legacy Commercial Property accounting team, created to strengthen and support our existing Senior Accountants. Rather than owning one lane, you'll float across both the Finance/GL and Operations sides of the business — focusing on period-end close, development accounting, financial reporting, lease commission accounting, and property tax estimates/appeals, as well as lease administration, tenant billing, and CAM reconciliations.. You'll work closely with the Controller and the other Senior Accountants to keep every property, tenant, project, and ledger accurate.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Own period-end close with the team, preparing financial statement reporting, along with results analysis
• Assist with properly calculating/recording property tax accruals
• Maintain the AR ledger, process write-offs, and support cash application
• Support the annual budget process and MRI–Sage integration projects
  
  

Real Estate Development & Construction Accounting

• Manage accounting side of construction draws – prepare draw requests and reconcile invoices against budgets
• Track budget vs. actual by project and job cost code; flag variances/reallocations and change orders
• Partner with the Owner's Representative/Development Manager on draw approvals and budget status
  
  

Property Tax Estimates and Appeals

• Log assessment notices, flag major increases, and manage appeals process with tax consultants
• Track appeal outcomes and keep consultants informed of property acquisitions/dispositions
• Provide property tax estimates on new acquisitions and development projects
  
  

Lease Administration & Tenant Billing

• Review lease onboardings, renewals, and terminations in MRI; run the monthly Rent Increase report and issue tenant statements
• Lead annual CAM reconciliations and estimates; help set up new buildings in MRI
  
  

Cross-functional and Process Improvement

• Peer-review journal entries and reconciliations from other team members; serve as backup across close functions
• Help document accounting policies; take on special projects like acquisitions, financing, and lender reporting
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (master's preferred)
• CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred
• 5-10 years of real estate accounting experience across financial and operations work
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Proficiency with property management and accounting systems (MRI and Sage strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills
  
  

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental policies
• Flexible Medical Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with 50% match
• Paid time off plus 7 paid holidays
  
  

Position Type And Work Hours

This is an on-site role based out of our corporate office in Brentwood, TN and team members work in the office 5 days per week.

Travel

• Minimal travel expected.
  
  

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.