Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to provide accounting support for a real estate portfolio that includes commercial retail properties and multifamily assets in Charleston, South Carolina. This Contract position will partner closely with property management leadership to keep financial activity accurate, timely, and well organized. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in property management accounting and can confidently manage daily accounting work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of commercial and multifamily properties, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.

- Prepare and complete month-end close tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial review activities.

- Maintain the general ledger and support accrual-based accounting processes to ensure reliable financial reporting.

- Work closely with property management stakeholders to resolve accounting questions, review property-level financial activity, and support operational decision-making.

- Process and analyze property accounting data within MRI Software to maintain accurate records and reporting outputs.

- Assist with financial reporting for retail, commercial, and multifamily assets, highlighting variances and following up on outstanding items.

- Support accounting process updates and system-related activities as needed within the property management accounting function. Requirements - Experience in property accounting within commercial property management, multifamily properties, or a combination of both.

- Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger maintenance, and accrual accounting.

- Hands-on experience using MRI Software in an accounting environment.

- Ability to manage multiple properties and priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with accounting and property management teams.

- Detail-oriented approach to financial analysis, reconciliations, and transaction review.

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