Corporate Accounting Manager - Real Estate

Macdonald & Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Macdonald & Company is recruiting on behalf of a privately held, Atlanta-based real estate investment and development firm for a Corporate Accounting Manager.

The role combines day-to-day bookkeeping with operational and transaction-related responsibilities, working closely with senior leadership to support growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, financial administration, or a combined accounting and operations role.
• Experience in commercial real estate investment, development, property management, or a related sector is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of AP/AR, bank reconciliations, general ledger management, and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• An accounting or finance degree is advantageous but not essential; CPA not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, financial recordkeeping, and general accounting administration.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, payment coordination, and expense tracking.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, monitor cash balances, and assist with cash management.
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple business entities and investment structures.
• Liaise with external accounting, tax, and property management providers.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting, and general financial administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal procedures.
• Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to the firm's leadership.
• Maintain organized corporate records, financial documents, and business correspondence.
• Assist with scheduling, document preparation, and coordination with external stakeholders.
• Support improvements to internal processes and general business operations.
• Take ownership of ad hoc responsibilities and projects as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Financial administration

Excel

Multi-entity transactions

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Macdonald & Company has been exclusively retained by a privately held, growing commercial real estate investment and development firm in Atlanta to appoint a Corporate Accounting Manager.

Our client is an established real estate investment platform with a growing portfolio across multiple US markets. Operating with a lean, entrepreneurial team, the business combines an active investment strategy with a hands‑on approach to acquisitions, development, and asset management.

This is a varied, highly visible position combining day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting with broader operational, administrative, and transaction‑related responsibilities. Working closely with the firm's senior leadership, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the business and its continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, financial recordkeeping, and general accounting administration.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, payment coordination, and expense tracking.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, monitor cash balances, and assist with cash management.
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple business entities and investment structures.
• Liaise with external accounting, tax, and property management providers.
• Support month‑end and year‑end reporting, budgeting, and general financial administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal procedures.

Business Operations & Administration

• Provide day‑to‑day operational and administrative support to the firm's leadership team.
• Maintain organized corporate records, financial documents, and business correspondence.
• Assist with scheduling, document preparation, and coordination with external stakeholders.
• Support improvements to internal processes and general business operations.
• Take ownership of ad hoc responsibilities and projects as required.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting, financial administration, or a combined accounting and operations role.
• Experience in commercial real estate investment, development, property management, or a related sector is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of AP/AR, bank reconciliations, general ledger management, and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software, alongside strong Excel skills.
• Exposure to multiple business entities, real estate transactions, or investment administration would be advantageous.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work directly with senior leadership.
• Comfortable operating in a smaller, entrepreneurial business where responsibilities extend beyond traditional accounting.
• An accounting or finance degree is advantageous but not essential. CPA qualification is not required.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a growing real estate investment platform in a broad, hands‑on position with significant autonomy and direct exposure to senior leadership.

The role would suit an experienced accounting or bookkeeping professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work, supporting different areas of a business, and contributing beyond a traditional finance function.

Alongside responsibility for day‑to‑day accounting, the successful candidate will gain exposure to real estate acquisitions, asset management, investment transactions, and the wider operations of an expanding investment platform.