Real Estate Accounting Associate
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and eager to launch your accounting career in the exciting world of commercial real estate? We are seeking a Real Estate Accounting Associate to join our dynamic team and play a key role in supporting property and development operations across our portfolio.
What You’ll Do
As an Accounting Associate, you’ll be at the center of our financial operations—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all things accounts payable and expense reporting. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Processing high volumes of vendor invoices for operating properties and development projects.
- Reviewing invoices with a sharp eye for errors, unusual fees, or suspicious activity.
- Monitoring utility portals and ensuring timely payment of municipal bills.
- Matching invoices to contracts and verifying supporting documentation.
- Partnering with property managers to allocate and code non-routine expenses.
- Preparing journal entries for tenant bill-backs, credit card transactions, and special items.
- Assisting with monthly expense analytics and supporting property-level reconciliations.
- Building positive vendor relationships while managing credits, corrections, and refunds.
- Supporting year-end compliance activities, including 1099 reporting and expense reconciliations.
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who is more than just “good with numbers.” You should be proactive, inquisitive, and committed to professional growth. Key qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 1+ years of accounting work or interning experience preferred, with experience in real estate or property accounting a strong plus.
- Familiarity with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software is a bonus.
- Strong Excel skills (sumifs, vlookups, pivot tables, etc.) or a willingness to master them.
- Independent thinker with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage deadlines, spot process improvements, and work collaboratively with teammates.
- Flexible mindset, with a willingness to learn new skills and adapt during peak cycles.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative and professional team in a growing real estate company.
- Gain exposure to both operational property management and real estate development accounting with open-ended opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement.
- Expand your skills through hands-on experience with complex transactions and compliance reporting.
- Work in an environment that values integrity, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive compensation package with benefits and career development opportunities.
Ready to start or grow your accounting career in real estate? Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter.