What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at LHH?
LHH has partnered with a well-established private investment group specializing in commercial real estate assets to identify a Real Estate Accounting Specialist. This role plays a key part in supporting day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring compliance across the portfolio. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in Yardi, with the ability to manage both financial transactions and operational compliance responsibilities.
Responsibilities of this Accounting Specialist include:
- Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for a multi-entity portfolio
- Process invoices, coding, and approvals within Yardi for regular payment cycles
- Record and reconcile incoming rent payments, including wires, ACH, and checks
- Maintain tenant accounts, monitor outstanding balances, and support tenant communications related to billing items such as rent and common area charges
- Assist with reconciliations related to operating expenses and shared property costs
- Ensure timely processing of payments for taxes, utilities, and vendor invoices across multiple states
- Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and support year-end 1099 reporting
- Track and record tenant sales data tied to percentage rent agreements within the system
- Maintain compliance for multiple business entities, including monitoring filings, renewals, and required registrations across various jurisdictions
- Track certificates of Insurance for tenants, vendors, and contractors to ensure compliance with lease and company requirements
- Support vendor onboarding by collecting required documentation, including W-9s and insurance records and monitor vendor agreements and key contractual timelines
- Manage property tax deadlines and coordinate timely payments
Minimum requirements:
- 3 years of experience in Accounting preferably in commercial RE but open to residential real estate, development, or property management too
- Hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager required
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize across a high-volume workload
- High attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively in office in a team environment
Benefit offerings include competitive salary with excellent benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and 401K plan with employer match. Program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays. Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Salary : $70,000 - $80,000