Senior Real Estate Accountant

About Us

Legacy Commercial Property is a rapidly growing, full-service commercial real estate company specializing in leasing, acquisitions, development, construction, and property management of retail centers. The company's portfolio consists of 700+ retail properties and over 6 million square feet across 23+ states. Legacy supports retail tenant partners and Highland Venture brands in expanding through strategic site location and development. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, Legacy is part of Highland Ventures, a family-owned management company focused on developing and operating businesses centered around its real estate portfolio. Other Highland Ventures brands include Hoogland Restaurant Group (130+ Marco's Pizza locations), Highland Pure Water & Ice (70+ 24/7 kiosks in 10+ states), and Intune Physical Therapy (19 clinics, expanding to 30+ by the end of 2026).

Why Join Legacy?

• Work alongside a talented, entrepreneurial, and supportive team.
• Be part of a growing organization where your contributions make a visible impact.
• Gain exposure to a diverse and expanding national real estate portfolio.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Join a company that values relationships, initiative, innovation, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Real Estate Accountant – Generalist to strengthen and support our accounting team. This role will float across both the Finance/GL and Operations sides of the business, focusing on period-end close, development accounting, financial reporting, lease commission accounting, property tax estimates/appeals, lease administration, tenant billing, and CAM reconciliations. You will work closely with the Controller and other Senior Accountants to ensure accuracy across properties, tenants, projects, and ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Financial Close & Reporting
  • Own period-end close with the team, preparing financial statement reporting and results analysis.
  • Assist with calculating and recording property tax accruals.
  • Maintain the AR ledger, process write-offs, and support cash application.
  • Support the annual budget process and MRI–Sage integration projects.
• Real Estate Development & Construction Accounting
  • Manage the accounting side of construction draws—prepare draw requests and reconcile invoices against budgets.
  • Track budget vs. actual by project and job cost code; flag variances, reallocations, and change orders.
  • Partner with the Owner's Representative/Development Manager on draw approvals and budget status.
• Property Tax Estimates and Appeals
  • Log assessment notices, flag major increases, and manage the appeals process with tax consultants.
  • Track appeal outcomes and keep consultants informed of property acquisitions/dispositions.
  • Provide property tax estimates on new acquisitions and development projects.
• Lease Administration & Tenant Billing
  • Review lease onboardings, renewals, and terminations in MRI; run the monthly Rent Increase report and issue tenant statements.
  • Lead annual CAM reconciliations and estimates; help set up new buildings in MRI.
• Cross-functional and Process Improvement
  • Peer-review journal entries and reconciliations from other team members; serve as backup across close functions.
  • Help document accounting policies; take on special projects like acquisitions, financing, and lender reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (master's preferred).
• CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
• 5-10 years of real estate accounting experience across financial and operations work.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with property management and accounting systems (MRI and Sage strongly preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental policies.
• Flexible Medical Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) with 50% match.
• Paid time off plus 7 paid holidays.

Schedule

This is an on-site role based in Brentwood, TN, with in-office work 5 days per week. Minimal travel is expected.