Real Estate Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Real Estate Accountant to join our team in Minneapolis, MN. The role oversees full-cycle accounting for a real estate portfolio, with responsibilities spanning financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and fixed asset tracking.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with one remote workday per week and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to support the assets’ financial performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements and performing account reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and related reporting.
• Record accruals, journal entries, and perform account reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate accounting variances.
• Track capital projects and manage fixed asset accounting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and operating expense reconciliations.
• Support sales tax filings, year-end audits, and tax preparation activities.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

MRI

JDE

Job description

Real Estate Accountant

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Salary: $80,000-$100,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Own the full-cycle accounting process for an assigned real estate portfolio.
• Gain exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit support.
• Play a key role in tracking and accounting for capital projects and fixed assets.
• Work with established real estate accounting systems and processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on financial and operational initiatives.
• Build expertise in property accounting and commercial real estate operations.
• Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with one remote workday per week.
• Contribute directly to the financial performance of real estate assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and related reporting.
• Record accruals, journal entries, and perform account reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate accounting variances.
• Track capital projects and manage fixed asset accounting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and operating expense reconciliations.
• Support sales tax filings, year-end audits, and tax preparation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field.
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements and performing account reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities.
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, or JDE software is preferred.