Accounting Specialist – Real Estate

Lkjordan; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Lk Jordan is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support a high-volume, multi-site real estate portfolio in a hands-on role focusing on statements, reconciliations, and landlord coordination.

This position emphasizes ownership, accuracy, and proactive communication to keep processes moving without constant oversight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume, multi-site portfolios is required.
• Experience reviewing leases or contracts for financial terms and responsibilities.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve variances.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Degree not required — relevant experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Process landlord statements upon receipt and reconcile variances.
• Review ledgers for outstanding balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with landlords to research and resolve issues.
• Prepare check requests and supporting backup; partner with AP to resolve payments.
• Maintain utility tracking and payments with supporting schedules.
• Review leases and related agreements to determine financial responsibility.
• Interpret lease terms on CAM, OPEX, utilities, and maintenance; ensure alignment.
• Obtain tax documents as needed; respond to accounting questions from branches and vendors.
• Ensure audit-ready documentation and portfolio needs.

Skills

Reconciliation

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Details

• Long-term contract role


• Full-time hours with consistent workload


• Compensation: $31 – $35/hour ($64K – $73K annual equivalent), based on experience


• Opportunity to take on additional scope over time

This is a high-volume role—organization, follow-through, and ownership are critical.

We are seeking a strong accounting professional to support a high-volume, multi-site real estate portfolio.

This role requires someone who takes ownership, manages large workloads, and keeps processes moving without constant oversight.

This is a hands‑on role focused on statements, reconciliations, landlord coordination, and lease‑based financial review.

Experience supporting high-volume, multi-site portfolios is required for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Statements & Ledger Review
  Process landlord statements upon receipt
  Reconcile statements and identify variances
  Review ledgers for outstanding balances, discrepancies, and late fees and resolve them
  Comfortable working directly with landlords to research and resolve discrepancies


• Check Requests & Payments
  Prepare check requests and credit memos with full supporting backup
  Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues
  Maintain utility tracking and payments with supporting schedules


• Estimates & Variance Management
  Review annual estimate changes and identify variances
  Request updates and supporting documentation from landlords
  Process system adjustments as needed
  Maintain complete, audit-ready documentation


• Lease & Contract Review
  Review leases and related agreements to determine financial responsibility
  Interpret lease language related to CAM, OPEX, utilities, and maintenance
  Validate landlord charges against lease terms
  Work with landlords and internal teams to ensure alignment with lease requirements


• General Support
  Obtain tax documents and supporting information as needed
  Respond to accounting‑related questions from branches and vendors
  Support ongoing portfolio needs and special projects


• Reconciliations (CAM / OPEX)
  Track and log reconciliations; coordinate with auditors
  Monitor turnaround timelines and follow up as needed
  Review completed reconciliations for accuracy
  Work with landlords to obtain past‑due reconciliations and required backup

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience


• Experience supporting high-volume, multi-site portfolios is required


• Experience reviewing leases or contracts for financial terms and responsibilities


• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills


• Ability to identify, research, and resolve variances


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook


• Degree not required — relevant experience is valued

Work Style & Expectations

• Takes ownership and drives work to completion


• Maintains consistent follow‑up with landlords and internal teams


• Stays organized and keeps work current


• Works independently while meeting deadlines and critical dates


• Communicates clearly and proactively

What Success Looks Like

• Statements and reconciliations are accurate and completed on time


• Variances are identified early and resolved quickly


• Lease terms are correctly applied to financial obligations


• Landlord coordination is consistent and effective


• Work is organized, documented, and audit‑ready

Lk Jordan is an Equal opportunity employer