Senior Accountant; Real Estate & Property Management

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Full Time Professional Southfield, MI, Southfield, MI, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant with experience in Single‑Family Rental (SFR) portfolios and property management operations. This role will oversee accounting for a large portfolio of residential properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational support. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with high-volume property data, understands the nuances of SFR accounting, and has strong experience with fixed assets and depreciation.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for an SFR portfolio
• Manage full‑cycle accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Oversee property‑level accounting, including rent revenue, security deposits, maintenance expenses, and tenant activity
• Maintain fixed asset schedules for property acquisitions, capital improvements, and disposals
• Calculate and record depreciation expense for real‑estate assets in accordance with GAAP and tax reporting requirements
• Support cost segregation studies and ensure proper classification of capital expenditures vs. repairs and maintenance
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes across multiple entities and properties
• Analyze financial performance and provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
• Partner with property management teams to ensure accuracy of rent rolls, billing, and expense allocations
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and lender/investor reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and continuously improve accounting processes
• Mentor junior staff and review work for accuracy and completeness

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in real estate, ideally SFR or residential portfolios
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real‑estate accounting principles, including fixed assets and depreciation methodologies
• Experience with property management/accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, App Folio, Buildium, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, large dataset management)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Experience with high‑volume SFR platforms or institutional property management environments
• Familiarity with cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and 1031 exchanges
• Experience with multi‑entity structures and investor reporting
• Exposure to property acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio scaling

Hybrid company - reporting in to office located in Southfield MI, 3x weekly.