Real Estate, Senior Fund Accountant (DCS)

Petra Funds Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA employer contributions

401(k) match

Flexible paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Petra Funds Group is a leading real estate fund administrator seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to manage property-level accounting across a national portfolio. You will review and reconcile financial statements, coordinate with managers and a fund administrator, and help drive accuracy in fund-level reporting for joint ventures.

The role reports to the Fund CFO and involves collaboration with asset management and property management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–6 years of accounting experience in real estate (affordable, multifamily, or mixed-income preferred).
• Familiarity with GAAP and property-level financial statements.
• Experience with third-party property managers and joint venture partners preferred.
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, and comparable accounting systems preferred.
• Familiarity with NCREIF guidelines and performance return calculations desired.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear and professional communication style.

Responsibilities

• Review property-level financial statements and compare with fund-level reports.
• Coordinate with third-party administrator and JV partners to ensure accuracy.
• Support automation and data quality through technology tools.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements for assets held in joint ventures.
• Review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments for GAAP compliance.
• Track cash flows, reserves, and distributions for property-level entities.
• Assist in fund-level reporting and investor deliverables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Alteryx

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Real Estate, Senior Fund Accountant (DCS)

Petra Funds Group is a single source provider for the fund administration and fund infrastructure needs of Private Equity and Debt Funds. At Petra, we enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us.

Petra is made up of highly experienced professionals across the US and Europe. In a business where accuracy and timeliness are paramount, having a deep bench who have spent years working inside of asset managers is what truly differentiates us.

Our foundation is built on trust, experience, and uncompromising accuracy. Our people are experts. We work collaboratively. We are relentless in our process and put attention to detail first.

The Real Estate Senior Fund Accountant will be responsible for reviewing and reconciling property-level accounting, reporting, and reconciliations across a national portfolio of affordable housing assets held through our Client's joint ventures. This position reports to the Fund CFO, with a dotted line into the Real Estate Asset Management team and oversees the property level work of the firm’s third-party administrator. This role would work closely with joint venture partners, property management teams, and asset management staff to ensure timely, accurate financial information. Property financials are reviewed and normalized by the fund’s administrator and then rolled up to the fund level.

This is an opportunity to work in afast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where precision, curiosity, organization, and teamwork drive success.

Responsibilities

• Review normalized financials prepared by the fund administrator, compare them to the financials generated at the properties and seek to address differences. This may involve identifying any mapping discrepancies, differences in accounting methods or errors by the fund administrator and/or property accounting teams.
• Support the integration and enhancement of technology tools to drive automation and data quality
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly property-level financial statements for assets held in joint ventures
• Review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to ensure compliance with GAAP
• Review general ledgers and trial balances for property-level entities
• Track property operating cash flows, reserves, and distributions
• Review distribution calculations for accuracy; partner with internal teams to approve fund distributions
• Coordinate with property management teams to reconcile operating accounts and address accounting discrepancies
• Work directly with the third-party fund administrator on monthly property-level reconciliations
• Review budget to actual differences for accuracy and completeness
• Provide property-level financial data to support fund-level reporting and investor deliverables
• Ensure consistency between property and fund accounting records
• Support the Fund Controller and Fund CFO with quarterly review and audit processes
• Assist in developing and standardizing property-level accounting procedures and reporting templates
• Support system and process enhancements (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or other accounting tools)
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting documentation for all assets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–6 years of accounting experience in real estate (affordable, multifamily, or mixed-income preferred)
• Familiarity with NCREIF industry guidelines and performance return calculations preferred
• Desired experience with Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx
• Experience working with third-party property managers and joint venture partners
• Familiarity with Yardi, MRI, and comparable accounting systems preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and property-level financial statements
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Clear and professional communication style
• Collaborative mindset — able to work cross-functionally with property management, asset management, and fund accounting partners
• Interest in affordable housing and impact-oriented investment

Salary Range

At Petra Funds Group, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The compensation range for this position is $102,000 - $153,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only. Actual pay will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.

How We Care

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being. Our perks include:

• 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain.
• Fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions up to the IRS maximum — available to employees enrolled in our high-deductible health plan. *
• 401(k) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.
• Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.
• Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year.
• Hybrid work environment t hat offers flexibility and supports work-life balance.

*Funded amount is prorated for new hires.

What We’re Proud Of

We’re proud of many milestones, but we’re especially honored by the recognition we’ve received for our workplace experience:

• Certified Great Place to Work, based on direct feedback from our employees about trust and overall culture.
• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces and Best Financial Services & Insurance Workplaces, highlighting our commitment to building an environment where people thrive.