Senior Accounting Associate - Construction

Senior Accounting Associate – Construction

Join Aprio's Real Estate Client Accounting Services team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Accounting Associate to join their dynamic team.

The Senior Accounting Associate – Construction acts as the primary point of contact for clients on a day-to-day basis and is responsible for ensuring that all deliverables outlined in the MSA's are met. Client Leads are highly client-facing, proactive, and spend the majority of their time focused on client interaction to provide a hands-on white glove level of service to the construction clients we serve (including general contractors, subcontractors, specialty trades, and franchisee operators).

This is a very hands-on role within a highly collaborative, fast-paced, fast-growing, team-based delivery model.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with global team on a daily basis to foster a highly collaborative and productive team environment
• Acts as primary point of contact for clients
• Completes ad hoc projects for clients as needed that require "rolling up your sleeves" and completing tasks for clients
• Completes review of draft work papers and financials provided by global team and provides review notes back to the team
• Perform variance analysis and deliver actionable commentary for client review
• Ensures timely completion of client deliverables outlined in MSA's, including sending monthly financial reporting packs to clients
• Manage rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, lease schedules, and tenant ledgers
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable for property operations
• Utilize property management systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI) alongside CAS platforms
• Assist clients during annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Ensures sound awareness of the client deliverables and manages scope creep
• Highly client facing – prioritizes client contact over emails
• Focuses on providing proactive advice and notifications to clients throughout the month
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development initiatives
• Demonstrates understanding of Aprio services so that organic growth opportunities for services are identified

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Accounting, CPA preferred
• Industry-specific experience: 4+ years of property accounting experience, ideally in a client service environment
• Delivers month-end financials and advisory work to clients
• Proficient in knowledge of US GAAP, and strong knowledge of real estate accounting principles and property management systems
• Fosters an environment of continuous learning, seeking to become technically strong within the segment you serve
• Positive, highly professional attitude and desire to work within a global team

The application window is anticipated to close on July 6th and may be extended as needed.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What's in it for you:

• Working with an industry leader:
  Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
• An awesome culture:
  Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team:
  Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative…