Accounting Associate - Real Estate

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that accounts for anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them.

Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

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

We are seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Real Estate practice within the Professional Services team. This role is ideal for a professional with deep real estate accounting expertise and strong client service orientation. The successful candidate will support engagements, client relationships, and teams delivering high-quality accounting services.

• Prepare and maintain client general ledgers, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial records.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes, including bank and account reconciliations, accruals, and prepaid/amortization schedules.
• Support the preparation of GAAP-based financial statements and client reporting packages.
• Perform day-to-day accounting activities within client systems, including Quick Books, Xero, App Folio, and BILL, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Support accounting for real estate entities, including property-level activity, lease-related transactions, and expense tracking.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to obtain required information, resolve discrepancies, and meet engagement deadlines.
• Follow established processes and controls, escalating issues as needed and contributing to process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
  Master’s degree a plus.
• CPA preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in public or private accounting, preferably with real estate industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience working within Quick Books is required; experience with Xero and App Folio is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow in a client‑facing environment.

$60,000 - $75,000 a year.

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

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.

• 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.

• 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:
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