Real Estate Finance Senior Associate — Cloud-Based Accounting

RSM US LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Associate for the Real Estate Finance as a Service (FaaS) practice. You will perform month-end close, financial reporting, and year-end support while coordinating with client executives and service providers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, experience with property-level accounting and real estate tech (Yardi, MRI), and strong Excel and communication skills. CPA pursuit is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience with property-level accounting and finance functions.
• Experience with property managers to resolve accounting issues and explain variances.
• Experience with Real Estate technology systems (Yardi, MRI).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• CPA pursuit preferred but not required.
• Experience in public accounting, consulting, or other professional services preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Key point of contact for Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash and Month End Close cycles.
• Work in client technology environments and within the FaaS tech stack.
• Lead, manage and coach client services representatives and associates.
• Review monthly journal entries for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, payroll and inventory.
• Approve bank and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements with variance analysis and budget vs actual.
• Provide actionable insights and decision support to client management.
• Identify opportunities to enhance monthly operations and suggest process improvements.
• Define repeatable methodologies with tools and templates for future projects.
• Identify add-on processes, systems, modules and integrations to drive month end close efficiencies.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA pursuit preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Blackline

FloQast

Basis

Microsoft Office

Job description

RSM US LLP in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Associate for the Real Estate Finance as a Service (FaaS) practice. You will perform month-end close, financial reporting, and year-end support while coordinating with client executives and service providers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, experience with property-level accounting and real estate tech (Yardi, MRI), and strong Excel and communication skills. CPA pursuit is preferred.