Senior Property Accountant

Carolina PRG is working with a privately held, growing commercial real estate investment and management company in Charlotte is seeking a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to join its team.

This is a broad, hands-on role with ownership of the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets. The position will work closely with property management, asset management, and senior leadership and offers exposure well beyond traditional month-end accounting.

For someone who enjoys an entrepreneurial environment and wants the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the organization grows, this is a strong long-term opportunity.

• Lead month-end and year-end close for a portfolio of commercial real estate properties
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term financial planning
• Monitor property-level cash flow and assist with cash forecasting and liquidity management
• Prepare lender reporting and support compliance with debt covenants and financing requirements
  
  Perform CAM reconciliations and oversee tenant billing adjustments
• Manage lease accounting and ensure accurate reporting of lease activity
• Analyze property performance and provide financial insights to asset management and leadership
• Partner with property managers and other internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
• Support annual audits and tax preparation
• Identify opportunities to strengthen reporting, internal controls, and overall accounting efficiency
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting team members as needed

• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Commercial real estate accounting experience, ideally supporting office, industrial, retail, warehouse, or mixed-use assets
• Strong understanding of:
• Property and portfolio financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cash flow management
• Debt compliance and lender reporting
• CAM reconciliations
• Lease accounting
• Experience with a commercial real estate/property accounting system such as Timberline, Yardi, MRI, App Folio Commercial, or Real Page
• Advanced Excel and strong financial analysis skills
• Prior experience mentoring or supervising accounting staff is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or CPA-track experience is a plus, but not required