Sr. Accountant (Real Estate Industry - QBO experience)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with strong real estate accounting expertise to support a growing portfolio of property and development entities. This role requires a hands-on accountant who can own the month-end close, manage multiple entities, and operate independently with minimal oversight.
The ideal candidate has deep experience in real estate accounting, is comfortable working in cloud-based accounting systems, and understands the nuances of intercompany transactions, job costing, and property-level financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the monthly close process for multiple real estate entities
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Maintain accurate general ledger records across property and holding entities
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Manage accounting for multiple properties and legal entities
Handle intercompany transactions and eliminations
Support job costing, project accounting, and development activities
Assist with investor reporting, lender reporting, and draw requests as needed
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and deadlines
Collaborate with external CPAs, auditors, and internal stakeholders
Required Technical Skills
Strong experience with QuickBooks Online or other cloud-based accounting systems
Proven ability to manage month-end close independently
Experience preparing financials for multiple entities
Solid understanding of:
Real estate accounting fundamentals
Job costing or project accounting
Intercompany transactions

Required Experience
4–6 years of overall accounting experience
Minimum 2 years of direct real estate accounting experience
Prior experience at a Senior Accountant or Junior Controller level
Demonstrated ability to manage responsibilities with minimal training or supervision
Industry Background
Required: Real estate accounting experience
Residential, commercial, and/or development

Strong Plus:
Construction accounting
Job cost tracking and project-based accounting

Must-Have Qualifications
Hands-on, practical real estate accounting experience
Ability to own the month-end close process end-to-end
Comfortable juggling multiple property and legal entities
Strong organizational skills with a track record of meeting deadlines
Ability to work independently and proactively
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Construction or development accounting experience
Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
Exposure to:
Investor reporting
Development or construction draw requests
Lender reporting
Fund accounting

Why This Role?
High-impact position with ownership and visibility
Opportunity to work with a growing real estate portfolio
Autonomy and trust in your accounting expertise
Long-term growth potential within the organization