Senior Accountant – Real Estate Development
About the Role
You will be the financial backbone of a fast-growing real estate development business. This role goes beyond accounting—you'll directly support decision-making and company expansion.
Your focus will be:
- Property & trust accounting
- Corporate finance management
- Accurate and timely financial reporting
Key Responsibilities
Property & Trust Accounting
- Manage trust accounts, ensuring strict compliance with regulations
- Oversee rent collections, delinquency tracking, and security deposits
- Process accounts payable (vendors, utilities, expenses)
- Prepare owner distributions and statements
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Perform bank reconciliations across all accounts
- Improve accounting workflows as portfolios grow
- Support tax reporting (1099s) and CPA coordination
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3–5+ years of accounting experience
- 2+ years in real estate / property management (preferred)
- Experience with AppFolio, Buildium, Yardi, or similar + QuickBooks
- Advanced Excel skills (mandatory)
- Knowledge of trust accounting and real estate regulations
- Strong attention to detail and growth mindset
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