Senior Accountant; Real Estate

This role will carry out day-to-day fund accounting matters, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis, and help develop and automate processes and controls across a real estate fund portfolio.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; CPA and public accounting experience a strong plus
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including full cycle close and fund accounting
• Experience with REITs, real estate funds, or investment vehicles strongly preferred
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office products; property management or fund accounting software experience a plus
• Real estate accounting experience required; residential or commercial portfolio experience a plus
• Ability to read and understand legal contracts, operating agreements, and fund documents
• Strong analytical skills required
• Primarily in-office position with limited remote flexibility based on performance; occasional travel required

• Perform monthly/quarterly/annual close procedures for fund entities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, variance analysis, and fund-level consolidation
• Maintain and reconcile REIT-specific accounting, including taxable income calculations, distribution tracking, and REIT compliance testing
• Review and reconcile intercompany and interfund transactions and balances and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Prepare and analyze fund-level financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including NAV calculations and investor capital account reporting
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of management, investor, and regulatory reporting
• Monitor actual fund performance against budget and benchmark targets and provide variance explanations
• Manage debt-related accounting across fund entities, including interest expense calculations, payment tracking, and loan compliance reporting
• Support investor reporting, capital calls, and distribution calculations
• Utilize technology and systems to streamline fund accounting processes and enhance operational efficiency
• Coordinate with external auditors, prepare supporting schedules, and assist in resolving audit findings
• Research technical accounting guidance relevant to real estate funds and REIT structures as needed