Senior Accountant – Remote Real Estate Finance & Reporting

Related Affordable; Decatur (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Dental & Vision coverage

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Related Affordable is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage real estate accounting for a diverse portfolio of affordable properties and tax credit assets, reporting to the Senior Controller in New York while working remotely with a nationwide team.

The role emphasizes monthly and year-end reporting, cash flow analysis, GL work, and collaboration with property management and auditors. Ideal candidates have real estate experience, strong Excel skills, and a CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• 2+ years of real estate accounting experience, preferably at the residential property level.
• CPA Certification, highly preferred.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards, RealPage, Yardi, or other property management–related software is a plus.
• Federal and local housing agency reporting experience.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Clear communicator with the ability to interact with senior leaders.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and reliability by taking full ownership of projects and outcomes, prioritizing precision and attention to detail, and approaching challenges with grit, resilience, and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting activities, cash management, and review of accounts receivable and payable for assigned properties.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for various accounts.
• Prepare and process job cost requisitions, capital calls, and advance requests.
• Collaborate with the Controller and Asset Managers on monthly cash flow forecasting.
• Book journal entries and perform general ledger analysis, as needed.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end closings and prepare supporting work papers for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly and year-end tax, cash, and GAAP reporting.
• Create reporting templates and develop analysis using applications such as Excel or JD Edwards accounting software.
• Assist with special projects, as needed.

Skills

Real estate accounting

MS Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

RealPage

Yardi

Job description

Related Affordable is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage real estate accounting for a diverse portfolio of affordable properties and tax credit assets, reporting to the Senior Controller in New York while working remotely with a nationwide team.

The role emphasizes monthly and year-end reporting, cash flow analysis, GL work, and collaboration with property management and auditors. Ideal candidates have real estate experience, strong Excel skills, and a CPA preferred.