Accounting Manager - Hybrid

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Real Estate Accounting Manager to oversee accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial and multifamily properties. This role handles close cycles, GAAP reporting, budgeting support, and lender reporting while partnering with property management and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of accounting experience in CRE, CPA preferred, and proficiency with Yardi, MRI, RealPage and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA strongly preferred; 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years in commercial real estate, multifamily, REIT or property management.
• Supervisory or management experience essential.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and real estate accounting systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for real estate entities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation and capitalization policies.
• Coordinate audits and assist with tax compliance activities.
• Oversee property-level reporting, CAM reconciliations, and lease-related accounting.
• Partner with asset management and operations on budgets/forecasts and analytics.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

RealPage

Excel

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Position Summary

The Real Estate Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions for a portfolio of commercial, multifamily, retail, industrial, and/or mixed-use properties. This role manages month-end close activities, financial statement preparation, budgeting support, joint venture accounting, lender reporting, and compliance with GAAP. The ideal candidate will possess strong real estate accounting experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to partner effectively with property management, asset management, development, and executive leadership teams.

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned real estate entities and property portfolios.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of GAAP-compliant financial reporting packages.
• Perform variance analysis and provide explanations of operating results to management.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capitalization policies.
• Coordinate annual audits and assist with tax compliance activities.

Property & Portfolio Accounting

• Oversee accounting for multiple properties, joint ventures, and ownership structures.
• Review property-level financial statements, operating metrics, and cash flow reporting.
• Manage CAM reconciliations, tenant recoveries, and lease-related accounting.
• Coordinate acquisition, disposition, refinancing, and purchase accounting activities.
• Review lender reporting requirements and ensure compliance with debt covenants.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Partner with Asset Management and Operations to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor property performance against budget and provide actionable financial insights.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and support strategic planning initiatives.
• Assist leadership with portfolio analytics, investment reporting, and financial modeling.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain and optimize property accounting systems, including Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or similar platforms.
• Develop and implement processes that improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Lead accounting system enhancements and support technology initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop Senior Property Accountants, Property Accountants, and Accounting Staff.
• Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to policies and deadlines.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and professional development opportunities for team members.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with operations, asset management, development, and executive leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in commercial real estate, multifamily, REIT, property management, or real estate investment environments.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles.
• Experience with joint venture accounting, lender reporting, and property financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or other real estate accounting systems preferred.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future