Manage commission accounting, including reviewing leasing and sales transactions for policy compliance and ensuring commission receivables are accurately maintained. Analyze financial results, including major expense categories, budget-to-actual variances, and operational trends.

Job Description

Financial Additions is assisting a growing real estate organization in the search for a Senior Property Accountant. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment while supporting a portfolio of commercial retail properties.
What You Will Do

• Manage the monthly close process and prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
• Perform property accounting activities for company-owned and third-party managed retail shopping centers.
• Analyze financial results, including major expense categories, budget-to-actual variances, and operational trends.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Manage commission accounting, including reviewing leasing and sales transactions for policy compliance and ensuring commission receivables are accurately maintained.
• Coordinate commission payments to internal and external brokers.
• Review lease agreements, amendments, billing adjustments, and lease administration activity.
• Process and invoice monthly management fees across assigned properties.
• Review weekly accounts payable processing at the property level.
• Partner closely with property management teams to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and operational activity.
• Work with accounting staff to review tenant cash receipts and apply prepaid rent appropriately.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Compile monthly reporting packages for leadership review.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; real estate or property accounting experience highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience working with retail, commercial, or multi-property portfolios is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical abilities.
• Experience with MRI, Yardi, or similar property management/accounting systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and operational teams.

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