What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Accountant position at Premium Property Trust?
Premium Property Trust is a growing real estate investment platform with 22 properties and 76 units under management. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Real Estate Accountant to join our growing finance and accounting team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in the financial operations of three affiliated companies: PPT Real Estate, PPT Partners, and Premium Property Management. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Accounting, you will gain hands-on experience across real estate investment accounting, fund accounting, property-level financials, and multi-entity operations.
You'll be more than just a numbers person. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes, collaborate across different areas of the business, and contribute to the financial success of a growing real estate platform.
Our office is located on Highland Avenue, where you'll work alongside the architects and designers of our sister firm, Christopher Architecture & Interiors, creating a collaborative and creative work environment.
What You'll Do
- Support Real Estate Investment Operations: Assist with quarterly fund distributions and other financial activities that support our real estate investment platform.
- Own Day-to-Day Accounting Activities: Prepare journal entries, record transactions, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure accounting information is complete and up to date.
- Drive Accounts Payable Operations: Manage the invoice-to-payment process, including reviewing invoices, coordinating approvals, processing payments, and maintaining vendor relationships.
- Manage Accounts Receivable: Oversee customer invoicing, payment processing, account follow-up, and communication to support timely collections.
- Take Ownership of Expense Management: Oversee company credit card activity, coordinate receipt collection, review transactions, and ensure expenses are properly coded and documented.
- Keep Financial Records on Track: Perform account reconciliations, review financial reports, research discrepancies, and help maintain accurate books across multiple entities.
- Support Cash Management: Coordinate weekly check deposits and assist with monitoring and recording incoming funds.
- Contribute to a Growing Accounting Team: Identify opportunities to improve processes, support special projects, and provide general accounting and administrative support as the business continues to grow.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take initiative.
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, solve problems, and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Experience with Buildium, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel preferred.
Why Join PPT Real Estate?
- Broad Exposure: Gain experience across real estate investments, fund accounting, property management, and multi-entity accounting.
- Opportunity to Grow: Join a growing platform where you can expand your skills, take on new responsibilities, and grow alongside the business.
- Meaningful Ownership: Play an important role in the day-to-day financial operations of multiple companies.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of real estate professionals, architects, and designers in our Highland Avenue office.