Lead, Real Estate Accountant

About the Opportunity

The Lead, Real Estate Accountant will manage client relationships, financial requirements, and the month‑end close for WeWork’s commercial real‑estate clients.

• Understand and adhere to GAAP and client‑specific policies
• Complete transaction‑level analysis for client financial statement packages, including capitalization, amortization/depreciation, revenue, expense, and accruals
• Analyze financial statements, prepare journal entries, and produce monthly variance commentary and trend analysis
• Prepare balance‑sheet account reconciliations and supporting schedules, documenting monthly changes
• Execute monthly bank reconciliations and ensure all vendor, landlord, member, and tenant cash transactions are recorded accurately
• Coordinate weekly vendor payments and review cash transactions for timely member payments; work with community teams to resolve aged receivables
• Respond to client accounting inquiries by researching and interpreting data
• Collaborate with leadership and clients to establish performance goals and create annual budgets
• Prepare and review revenue share calculations for participating leases
• Interpret lease and management agreement language to ensure reporting compliance
• Organize and prioritize tasks, track due dates, and manage workload proactively
• Ensure revenue and expenses are captured appropriately in WeWork Management books
• Maintain relationships with Community teams to communicate location profitability

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably commercial real estate
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with Workday Financials a plus
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive self‑starter comfortable working independently
• Team‑focused mindset with collaborative spirit

Base Pay: $54,000 to $72,000 annually.

Incentive Compensation:
Eligible to participate in an incentive plan specific to the role. Plan details will be provided upon employment.

Benefits:
Full‑time eligibility for comprehensive benefits, including 20 days of PTO, 13 paid holidays, 80 hours of paid sick time per year, 16 weeks paid parental leave, competitive healthcare, 401(k) plan, and life and AD&D insurance.

WeWork is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We also encourage affirmative action for veterans and individuals with disabilities.