Staff Accountant II

About the role

Fifteen Group Capital LLC is a Miami-based real estate private investment firm focusing on opportunity-driven, value-added acquisitions in Florida, Texas, and the broader Sunbelt. The Finance & Accounting team, led by the Controller, provides the financial infrastructure for every acquisition decision, capital deployment, and asset management initiative.

Responsibilities

• Own Your Accounts & Drive the Close

• Prepare and post journal entries across multiple entities including Fifteen Group Capital, FAM Residential, and affiliated operating companies.
• Own a set of balance sheet accounts — cash, AR, AP, prepaid expenses, accruals — and reconcile them monthly with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Play an active role in the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring all assigned accounts are closed on schedule and properly documented.
• Research and resolve reconciling items quickly, escalating issues to the Controller with clear analysis and proposed resolution.

• Support Financial Reporting That Matters

• Help prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements — income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements — across the firm’s entities and properties.
• Compile financial data, variance analyses, and management reports used directly by ownership for investment and operational decisions.
• Prepare property-level financial reports in coordination with asset management and property management teams.
• Support budget preparation and forecasting by delivering clean, well-organized historical data and schedules.

• Keep the Engine Running — AP, AR & Cash

• Review and process vendor invoices with proper coding, approval workflows, and documentation across multiple entities.
• Assist with accounts receivable tracking, tenant billing reconciliations, and cash disbursement management.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all entity and property-level operating accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Cook up intercompany transactions and cash transfers in partnership with the Controller.

• Support Compliance, Tax & Audit Readiness

• Maintain accurate, GAAP-compliant financial records and support annual tax preparation and external audits.
• Assist with 1099 preparation, vendor documentation, and year-end compliance filings.
• Support sales tax, property tax, and other compliance requirements as directed.

• Collaborate Across the Firm

• Partner with property management, asset management, and acquisitions teams to respond to financial data requests and reporting needs.
• Provide accounting support for new property acquisitions, dispositions, and entity formations.
• Absorb ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as directed by the Controller.

Requirements

• Experience & Education

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience — real estate, property management, private equity, or a multi-entity environment strongly preferred.
• Solid foundation in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA candidacy or active CPA license is a strong plus.

• Skills & Strengths

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and its practical application across multiple entities.
• Hightly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to getting things right.
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines simultaneously without losing accuracy or composure.
• A collaborative team player who communicates clearly, takes direction well, and brings a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Self-starter who can work independently on assigned tasks and knows when to escalate.

• Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience with accounting software; Yardi, Sage, Oracle NetSuite, or similar platforms preferred.
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new systems and platforms in a growing firm.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation. Base salary of $65,000–$80,000 commensurate with experience, plus an annual performance bonus of 8–15% of base salary.
• Career Growth. A clearly defined career path from Staff Accountant II to Senior Accountant to Controller within a growing investment platform.
• Direct Exposure. Work directly with firm leadership in a lean, high-visibility team where your contributions are seen and recognized.
• Comprehensive Benefits. Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and paid holidays.
• Dynamic Portfolio. Exposure to a diverse multi-entity real estate portfolio spanning multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use assets across Florida, Texas, and the Southeast.
• Collaborative Culture. A team-oriented, entrepreneurial work environment where smart people work hard, support each other, and take pride in what they build.