Senior Accountant - Real Estate - Dallas, TX - 75k-85k

LHH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Real Estate Accountant to join their dynamic team in Dallas. This exciting role involves managing full-cycle accounting for multiple properties, preparing accurate financial statements, and assisting in budget preparation. The ideal candidate will showcase strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to contribute to a growing company in the real estate sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in property-level accrual accounting within real estate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting and prepare accurate financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and month-end reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Entrata

MRI

Yardi

Job description

This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Senior Executive Recruiter at LHH/Parker and Lynch

LHH is working with a real estate company in the Dallas area that focuses in the apartment space. They are seeking a Senior Real Estate Accountant to support the team in managing the financial operations for assigned properties. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial statements, as well as showcasing flexibility and creativity in a dynamic and growing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including processing accounts payable, posting journal entries, handling monthly accruals/amortizations, and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee multiple properties within the company’s portfolio.
• Address Property Managers' inquiries related to monthly charges, invoice coding, and month-end reports.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Review monthly charges, Gross Potential Rent reports, and other AR balances.
• Calculate and process monthly property management fees.
• Prepare month-end reporting packages and analyze budget-to-actual variances.
• Assist in preparing annual work papers and reconciliations for year-end tax returns and external audits.
• Provide support to the Property Accounting Manager and Vice President with cash flow analysis.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in property-level accrual accounting within real estate.
• Experience in multifamily property accounting is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Entrata, MRI, and/or Yardi is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• A proactive, flexible, and coachable mindset is essential for success in this role.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing