Property Accountant/Bookkeeper

Berger Commercial Realty Corp; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A premier commercial real estate firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Property Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper. This role involves managing all facets of commercial property management accounting and requires 2–3 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, have a strong background in accounting, and are familiar with GAAP requirements. The firm offers various benefits, including 401(k) matching, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of commercial real estate property accounting experience.
• Ability to perform variance analysis against budget and historical results.
• Experience with full-cycle real estate accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Portfolio Manager/Asset Manager to maintain portfolio profitability.
• Manage cash for assigned portfolio, including funding requests.
• Prepare, review, and distribute month-end financials and post adjustments as needed.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting methods

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Yardi or similar property management accounting software

Job description

Property Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper

Position: Property Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper
Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (in-office)

Job Description

At Berger Commercial Realty, South Florida’s premier commercial real estate firm, we believe in empowering our teammembers to excel. Our platform includes commercial brokerage, commercial and residential property management,receiverships, and through our subsidiary, Sand Lake Realty, investment/asset management.

We are currently seeking an experienced Real Estate Property Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our firm to oversee allfacets of commercial and multifamily property management accounting. From our offices in Fort Lauderdale, we invitecandidates from all professional backgrounds and industries to connect with us and discover everything BergerCommercial Realty has to offer.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of commercial real estate property accounting experience and is familiar withlease accounting requirements under GAAP. This role requires a motivated professional who seeks continuousimprovement and delivers a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Portfolio Manager/Asset Manager to maintain portfolio profitability
• Manage cash for assigned portfolio, including funding requests
• Assist with new property and portfolio acquisitions
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Prepare, review, and distribute month-end financials and post adjustments as needed
• Assemble and review monthly financial packages, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet,Budget Variance, and Executive Summary
• Review AR/AP transactions to ensure accurate coding and recording; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare balance sheet tie-outs and maintain supporting schedules
• Prepare and post accrual entries with supporting documentation
• Post to registers and ledgers; prepare journal entries and account adjustments
• Prepare year-end packages for tax accounting and external audits
• Communicate directly with clients and ownership

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting methods
• Full-cycle real estate accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; Associate degree with equivalent experience considered
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management accounting software
• Ability to perform variance analysis against budget and historical results
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and multi-task
• Deadline-driven while maintaining accuracy
• Collaborative team player with high ethical standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required

Confidentiality

All resumes received will be confidential.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance