About the role
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A leading real estate investment and management organization is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join its growing property accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced commercial real estate accountant who enjoys owning the financials for a portfolio, partnering with property management, and gaining exposure to complex lease and capital activity.
The Senior Property Accountant will be responsible for financial reporting and accounting for assigned properties, including month-end close, reconciliations, CAM recoveries, budgeting, and cash flow analysis. This role offers broad exposure across property accounting, treasury, leases, and capital projects.
Key Responsibilities • Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses • Prepare annual CAM and real estate tax budgets and reconciliations • Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and lease administration activities • Assist with annual budgets and semi-annual forecasts • Prepare audit workpapers and support internal, external, and tenant audits • Manage treasury activities and prepare monthly cash flow analysis • Review complex lease agreements and related commission calculations • Support capital projects, lender funding requests, and other ad hoc financial analysis
Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred • 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience within commercial real estate or property management • Strong knowledge of tenant leases, CAM/operating expense recoveries, and rent collection procedures • Strong proficiency with MRI • Proficiency in Excel and commercial real estate accounting systems • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills • Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Why Join? • Hybrid work environment • Opportunity to work across a diverse commercial real estate portfolio • Broad exposure to property accounting, leases, treasury, budgeting, and capital projects • Collaborative role with property management, finance leadership, and other key stakeholders
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