Corporate Staff Accountant

Our client is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant that will support the accounting operations of a growing real estate organization, working closely with the Head of Accounting and finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. This role is hands-on across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, with exposure to month-end close, property-level accounting, and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple entities and properties
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Support preparation of financial statements and internal reporting packages

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process vendor invoices, code expenses accurately, and ensure proper approvals
• Manage vendor setup and W-9 documentation
• Prepare weekly check runs and ACH payments
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Prepare and post tenant billings, rent charges, CAM, and other recoveries
• Apply cash receipts and manage unapplied cash
• Assist with AR aging, collections follow-ups, and tenant account reconciliations
• Support security deposit tracking and reconciliations

Payroll Support

• Assist with payroll processing, including review of timesheets and payroll reports
• Record payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts
• Support benefits, taxes, and payroll-related audits as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with audit and tax support requests
• Maintain accurate documentation and support schedules
• Identify process improvements and support system enhancements
• Perform ad hoc accounting and financial analysis projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 2–4 years of accounting experience; real estate or property accounting experience strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Experience with AR, AP, and payroll processes
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)
• Experience with accounting systems (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, Sage, NetSuite, or similar preferred)
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-property accounting environments
• CAM reconciliations and tenant billings
• Month-end close in a real estate or property management setting

Why Join Us

• Stable and growing real estate organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Exposure to full-cycle accounting and property-level financials
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Apply today to learn more!