Senior Real Estate Accountant Philadelphia, PA

Senior Real Estate Accountant

Robert Half is looking for a Senior Real Estate Accountant to join our client located in the Philadelphia area. This role is suited for an accounting specialist who can oversee property and entity-level financial activity, maintain accurate records, and deliver reliable reporting across a portfolio of assets. The position works closely with operational and development partners to support sound financial management, planning, and informed business decisions.

• Oversee the integrity of the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and maintaining accurate financial activity for assigned entities and properties.
• Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manage accounting processes tied to real estate holdings, including ongoing property operations as well as transaction activity related to acquisitions, sales, and development work.
• Produce recurring financial reports and statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to support internal review and stakeholder reporting.
• Track and reconcile intercompany balances, cash movements, due to and due from activity, and capital-related transactions across affiliated entities.
• Collaborate with property management and development teams to ensure expenses, project costs, and capital spending are recorded appropriately.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by preparing analyses, reviewing trends, and explaining performance against plan.