Real Estate Lease Accountant

Boutique Recruiting; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

PTO in the first year

Opportunity to grow with an expanding1

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Real Estate Lease Accountant to support a growing U.S. commercial real estate portfolio.

The role focuses on ASC 842, GAAP lease accounting, and ownership of month-end to year-end closes, coordinating with Property, Asset, Leasing, Legal and Facilities teams. You will review rent schedules including straight-line and deferred rent, CAM reconciliations, tenant recoveries, and lease modifications while maintaining accurate records across a large portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience within commercial real estate.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP.
• Experience with ASC 842, GAAP lease accounting, CAM reconciliations, and lease administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease accounting and ASC 842 compliance across a diverse commercial real estate portfolio.
• Maintain and review rent and lease schedules, including straight-line rent and deferred rent.
• Manage lease modifications, reassessments, incentives, tenant allowances, and NNN lease activity.
• Review CAM, tax, insurance, and utility recoveries, including reconciliations and estimates.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Partner with Property Management, Asset Management, Leasing, Legal, and Facilities to resolve accounting and tenant-related matters.
• Address tenant billing questions and disputes while supporting AP, AR, and collections.

Skills

CRE accounting experience

Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP,X

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Position Title: Real Estate Lease Accountant

Salary : $95,000–$115,000/ Year + Bonus

About: Join a growing real estate organization where your expertise in lease accounting will directly support a diverse portfolio of commercial properties across the U.S. As the Real Estate Lease Accountant, you’ll take ownership of lease accounting and administration, ensure ASC 842 and GAAP compliance, and play a key role in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close. You’ll work closely with Property Management, Asset Management, Leasing, Legal, and Facilities while managing lease modifications, tenant recoveries, CAM reconciliations, billing questions, and complex lease schedules. The ideal candidate is an experienced commercial real estate accountant who is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing a large portfolio while working independently in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease accounting and ASC 842 compliance across a diverse commercial real estate portfolio
• Maintain and review rent and lease schedules, including straight-line rent and deferred rent
• Manage lease modifications, reassessments, incentives, tenant allowances, and NNN lease activity
• Review CAM, tax, insurance, and utility recoveries, including reconciliations and estimates
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Partner with Property Management, Asset Management, Leasing, Legal, and Facilities to resolve accounting and tenant-related matters
• Address tenant billing questions and disputes while supporting AP, AR, and collections

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience within commercial real estate
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
• Experience with commercial, retail, mixed-use, or industrial properties and large property portfolios
• Strong knowledge of lease accounting, ASC 842, GAAP, NNN leases, and lease administration
• Hands-on experience with CAM reconciliations, tenant recoveries, lease modifications, incentives, and straight-line rent
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP
• Yardi Voyager experience strongly preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Medical insurance through
• 401(k)
• PTO in the first year
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding real estate organization
• Calm, Respectful Culture and a Business-casual environment
• Exposure to a substantial U.S. portfolio

If you’re ready to bring your commercial real estate accounting expertise to a growing organization where you can make an immediate impact.