Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Summary

The Senior Accountant supports the financial health of our organization through accurate and timely reporting, reconciliations, and day-to-day general ledger work. This hands-on role executes the core accounting cycle—general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, cost allocation across entities, payroll processing, and month-end close—while assisting with the development of Standard Operating Procedures and process improvements that strengthen the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Execute month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Perform cost allocations across entities and properties to ensure accurate expense distribution
• Reconcile intercompany activity and process expense reimbursements
• Process bi-weekly payroll, including payroll entries, reconciliations, and reporting in coordination with HR and external providers
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Absorb assistance with external audits, tax filings, and compliance with financial reporting standards and internal policies
• Track and reconcile commission payments
• Absorb assistance with the development, documentation, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the accounting function
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce manual work
• Collaborate with property management, leasing, and operations teams to gather information needed for accurate reporting

Required Skills/Abilities

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, property management, or a multi-entity environment
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and multi-entity cost allocation
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and the full accounting cycle
• Experience documenting workflows and contributing to SOP development (a plus)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)
• Experience with property management or ERP accounting software (preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required