Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee core accounting activities for a portfolio of real estate properties and related entities in the Trevose, Pennsylvania area. This position is suited for a detail-oriented individual who can balance property-level accounting with broader corporate responsibilities while keeping financial records accurate and deadlines on track. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to financial reporting, strengthen day-to-day accounting processes, and support a growing organization in the real estate property and facilities management sector.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee general ledger maintenance for multiple real estate entities and property accounts, ensuring transactions are recorded completely and accurately.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and meeting reporting deadlines.
- Create and post journal entries, complete account analyses, and maintain documentation that supports financial activity.
- Reconcile operating bank accounts, security deposit and escrow balances, and intercompany transactions across related entities.
- Support tenant-related accounting by reviewing rent activity, tracking lease-driven billings, and validating recovery calculations.
- Assist in preparing financial statements, audit support files, and detailed workpapers for external accounting partners.
- Monitor balance sheet accounts, including accruals, prepaid items, and fixed assets, to maintain reliable financial reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, enhance reconciliations, and keep internal records well organized.
- Use real estate accounting platforms and related tools to manage reporting and maintain accurate property-level financial data.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, with preference for experience in commercial real estate or property management environments.
- Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation practices.
- Experience handling bank reconciliations, intercompany balances, and detailed balance sheet reviews.
- Familiarity with tenant recoveries, lease-related accounting, or CAM reconciliation is strongly preferred.
- CPA certification, or progress toward certification, is preferred.
- Experience with real estate accounting software such as Yardi, Skyline, or comparable systems is a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills and a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.