Company Accountant

RDE CAPITAL GROUP LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate brokerage based in Dallas is seeking a motivated Company Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting activities. The role requires understanding GAAP accounting, including Straight Line Rent and various recovery methods. Responsibilities include month-end reconciliations, financial statement analysis, and liaising with property managers. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate. Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience; real estate industry experience preferred.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile month-end close procedures and variance analysis reports.
• Review expenses and classify as capitalized or expensed.
• Build and maintain relationships with property managers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Customer service commitment

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in accounting or finance

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Overview

RDE Capital Group LLC, a leading commercial real estate brokerage based in Dallas, seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Company Accountant to become an integral part of our dynamic team. Reporting to the President, the Accountant position will oversee day-to-day accounting activities and monthly close and variance reporting requirements for assigned portfolios. The candidate will be responsible for understanding GAAP accounting requirements, including but not limited to: Straight Line Rent, inclusive of blend and extend methodology, recoveries, and the various methods of recovery (CAM, DB, Direct Pay, etc). In addition, the candidate will be responsible for performing accounting functions with an understanding of basic real estate verbiage, including but not limited to: Gross up, Expense Cap, Base Year, Pro-Rata Share, Weighted Occupancy, and Leakage.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile month-end close procedures, including updating close workpapers and variance analysis reports, and reviewing proper income and expense classification.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts and ad hoc analysis reports.
• Review expenses and determine when to capitalize versus expense.
• Summarize drivers of financial statement fluxes based on major categories from the review of the financial statement when multiple factors can be contributing: Rental Revenue, Recoveries/Leakage.
• Review non-recoverable expenses, bad debt, and occupancy risks.
• Interpret complex recovery setups.
• Ensure and follow up with the billing team to correct accrued income/billing errors.
• Act as the main point of contact for accounting; build and maintain relationships with the regional manager and on-site and off-site property managers.
• Take on additional projects necessary for the company’s growth and development; complete various financial, accounting, and other reports and analyses; perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in accounting or finance is required; accounting or finance degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience; real estate industry experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, strong organizational skills, and proven ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, manage time efficiently, and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; commitment to customer service.
• Self-starter, but able to function effectively as part of a team.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with AppFolio is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.