Property Accountant

Foundry Commercial; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundry Commercial is seeking a real estate accounting professional to maintain accounting records and prepare monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties. The role blends office work in Atlanta with remote work options after an initial training period.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1–2 years of full-cycle accounting; real estate accounting experience is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and GL systems, with Yardi/MRI experience as a bonus, is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Full cycle accounting experience 1–2 years preferred.
• Real estate accounting experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional demeanor.
• Proficiency in MS Office and general ledger applications; Yardi/MRI bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting for real estate assets.
• Perform journal entries and account reconciliations for designated portfolio.
• Assist budgets review and monthly tax returns as applicable.
• Review year-end reconciliations for CAM, taxes, and insurance prorations.
• Analyze balance sheets/income statements and resolve discrepancies with managers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

MRI

MS Office

Job description

Launched nearly 18 years ago, Foundry Commercial was created to be a different kind of real estate company. Our motto – “It’s Personal” – rings true in everything we do… we value authentic human experiences. At Foundry Commercial, there is a strong sense of community. From wellness fairs to ugly Christmas sweater parties to company fundraisers, Foundry associates lean in to support one other and the causes that are important to us. We bring a sense of teamwork, collegiality, and diversity to all that we do. At the heart of it all is trust and respect. These two things drive everything else. We have built a place where people truly know each other, celebrate together, learn together, and live life alongside each other.

Position Description

This position is responsible for the maintenance of all accounting records and preparation of monthly financial statements for properties in a custom-built portfolio of real estate assets. This role works closely with accounting leadership, owners, our commercial real estate managers as well as our lease administration advisory team and fellow accountants within our client services accounting team. After initial training period, this is a hybrid role, which includes working in our Atlanta office and provides the opportunity to work remotely as well.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare the month end, quarter end and annual reporting packages for real estate assets in the designated real estate portfolio
• Perform monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations for all assigned portfolio assets
• Assist in reviewing budgets annually for your real estate assets
• Prepare and file monthly property sales tax returns, if required, including the monthly reconciliation of sales tax assets and liabilities
• Review the computation of year-end reconciliations for tenant CAM, taxes, and insurance prorations
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts for unusual or unexpected activity, discrepancies or irregularities and collaborate with the real estate manager to resolve in a timely fashion
• Analyze and prepare journal entries related to all property acquisitions and dispositions
• Assist with client audit requirements, if applicable
• Other items as needed (posting receipts and charges, uploading budgets, etc.)

Education and Experience Requested

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Full cycle accounting work experience required, ideally 1-2 years at a minimum
• Previous real estate accounting experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Superior customer service skills and a high degree of professionalism
• Someone searching for a high-quality company with an unmatched corporate culture, who wants to grow in their career with us and work on a dynamic and positive team
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, as well as general ledger applications
• Specific real estate software experience, such as Yardi and MRI, is a bonus

Foundry Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundry Commercial is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. It is the policy of Foundry Commercial to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, veteran's status, or any other conditions or identifications against which discrimination is prohibited.