Senior Accountant - Property Real Estate Accounting

Senior Accountant – Property / Real Estate Accounting Location: Nashville, TN Metropolitan Area Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $40-45/hour Benefits: This position is eligible for health, dental, vision, and 401(k). Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant with property/real estate accounting experience to join a growing team. This role will support the day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of real estate properties and will be responsible for property-level accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and various accounting projects. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles and experience working with commercial real estate or property accounting, including property-level financials, tenant activity, operating expenses, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This individual should be highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with property management, operations, and other internal teams. Key Responsibilities Perform day-to-day property-level accounting for assigned real estate assetsPrepare and maintain general ledger entries, journal entries, and supporting documentationSupport monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for assigned propertiesPrepare and review property-level balance sheet and income statement accountsPerform bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations and investigate discrepanciesRecord and reconcile rental income, tenant receipts, operating expenses, and other property-related transactionsAssist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including vendor invoices, tenant-related activity, payments, and depositsReview and record property operating expenses, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjustmentsAssist with CAM/operating expense reconciliations, including reviewing tenant charges and supporting schedulesMaintain and reconcile tenant accounts, security deposits, and other tenant-related balances as applicableAssist with the preparation and review of property budgets, forecasts, and variance analysesPrepare routine property-level financial statements and management reportsResearch and resolve accounting discrepancies in coordination with property management and internal teamsAssist with capital expenditures, fixed assets, and property improvement accountingSupport the accounting treatment and tracking of real estate-related transactions, as neededPrepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external auditsMaintain accurate, organized, and complete financial records for assigned propertiesIdentify opportunities to improve property accounting processes, controls, and proceduresAssist with other accounting projects and responsibilities as needed Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred3+ years of relevant accounting experience preferredProperty accounting, real estate accounting, or commercial real estate experience strongly preferredStrong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger accounting, and financial reportingExperience with property-level accounting and financial statementsUnderstanding of tenant receivables, rental income, operating expenses, CAM reconciliations, and/or property management accounting preferredProficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, reconciliations, and financial dataExperience with an ERP or accounting system; experience with Yardi, MRI, NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or Oracle is a plusStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExcellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracyAbility to manage multiple properties, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with property managers, asset management, operations, vendors, and other internal teams Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with an interest in real estate and property accounting to join a growing organization and gain broad exposure to the accounting operations of a real estate portfolio. The role offers the opportunity to work across property-level accounting, month-end close, tenant activity, operating expenses, reconciliations, financial reporting, and real estate accounting projects, while partnering closely with teams across the organization. If you are looking for your next accounting opportunity and have experience in property or real estate accounting, we encourage you to apply. Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. IND 002-004