Real Estate Staff Accountant

About the role

This is our first dedicated accounting hire. As the team and its affiliated rental property holdings have grown, so has the need for someone to own the financial record keeping with the same care we bring to client work. The role supports day-to-day accounting across our real estate operations and rental property portfolio.

• Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices for brokerage operations and property-related expenses including repairs, maintenance, utilities, and turnover costs.
• Accounts Receivable and Rental Operations: Record rental income and tenant payments to the correct tenant ledger; track and reconcile tenant balances, partial payments, late fees, and delinquencies; maintain security deposit records in accordance with the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and company procedure, including deposit accounting at move-out.
• Brokerage and Commission Accounting: Process agent commission disbursements according to established split schedules; maintain independent contractor records and support annual Form 1099-NEC preparation and filing; reconcile closing statements to commission received.
• Reconciliation and Close: Reconcile all operating bank accounts monthly and prepare reconciliations for Owner review and signature; prepare and post recurring journal entries; assist with month-end close, including account analysis and supporting schedules.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for all entries.
• Reporting and Support: Prepare recurring financial reports for Owner review; explain account activity and variances clearly to agents, brokers, and property staff who do not have a financial background; support ad hoc analysis and special projects.

Requirements

• A degree in Accounting or Finance, an accounting certificate, completed coursework, or documented full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
• 0-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Demonstrated accuracy with numerical detail and the discipline to reconcile to zero rather than to close enough.
• Ability to maintain separate, accurate records across multiple legal entities and meet recurring deadlines.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to people without a financial background.
• Working proficiency in Excel, including formulas, sorting and filtering, and pivot tables.
• Willingness to undergo a background check and be covered by a fidelity bond.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits

Compensation: $48,000 to $58,000. Equal Employment Opportunity. Acree Brothers Realty Team is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable Accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process and in the performance of essential job functions. To request an accommodation or an alternative method of application, contact michael.graziola@remindermedia.com Background Check. Any offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check conducted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable Virginia law. All required disclosures and written authorizations will be provided before any check is conducted. Criminal history is considered individually in relation to the duties of the position and consistent with applicable law. At-Will Employment. Employment with Acree Brothers Realty Team is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this posting creates a contract of employment or a guarantee of continued employment or advancement.