Property Accountant – Retail Real Estate

NorthPoint Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Vacation flexibility

Casual, professional environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Property Accountant for a private commercial real estate investment company focused on retail properties in Atlanta/Sandy Springs. Immediate need; in-office role.

The Property Accountant will manage CAM, tax, and insurance reconciliations, maintain property-level books, and support month-end close. The team oversees ~12 properties, including 11 retail centers and one office.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of commercial real estate/property accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of CAM, tax, and insurance reconciliations.
• Yardi experience preferred; ARGUS a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review CAM reconciliations for multiple properties.
• Handle real estate tax and insurance reconciliations.
• Maintain property-level accounting and financial records.
• Support month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Work with accounting and property management data in Yardi.
• Assist with portfolio-wide financial analysis and reporting.
• Serve as a key accounting resource to leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Reconciliation skills

Commercial CRE accounting

Tools

Yardi

ARGUS

Job description

Property Accountant – Retail Real Estate | Atlanta / Sandy Springs, GA I’m working with a strong, stable, privately held commercial real estate investment company that has an immediate need for an experienced Property Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial property accounting experience—particularly retail shopping centers—who wants to join a growing organization and become a trusted, long-term member of the team.

Who

Strong, Stable Commercial Real Estate Investment Company

What

Property Accountant – Retail Real Estate

When

Immediate Need

Where

Atlanta / Sandy Springs, GA

Why

Growth

Salary

$70,000–$90,000, based on experience

Office Environment

In-office; casual, professional, family-oriented culture The Opportunity The company manages a substantial commercial real estate portfolio consisting of approximately 12 operating properties, including 11 retail shopping centers and one office property, as well as additional land holdings. The Property Accountant will have meaningful responsibility for property-level accounting and will work closely with company leadership. This position is particularly well suited for someone who understands the accounting nuances of retail properties and can confidently handle CAM, real estate tax, and insurance reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and review CAM reconciliations
• Handle real estate tax and insurance reconciliations
• Maintain property-level accounting and financial records
• Support month-end reporting and account reconciliations
• Work with accounting and property management information in Yardi
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting across the portfolio
• Serve as a key accounting resource to company leadership

What They’re Looking For

• The ideal candidate will have 2–3+ years of commercial real estate/property accounting experience. Experience with retail shopping centers is strongly preferred.
• You should also bring:
• Strong knowledge of CAM, tax, and insurance reconciliations
• Commercial property-level accounting experience
• Yardi experience preferred
• ARGUS experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reconciliation skills
• The ability to succeed in a smaller, entrepreneurial real estate environment

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range is $70,000–$90,000, depending on experience. The company also offers:

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Vacation flexibility
• Casual, professional work environment
• Opportunity for long-term growth with an established real estate organization The position will initially be based in the Sandy Springs / Dunwoody area. Some short-term flexibility may be available as the company establishes its permanent Atlanta office, with the long-term expectation that this will be an in-office role.