Senior Accounting Associate - Real Estate

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprio is seeking a senior property accounting professional in the United States to deliver accurate financials and advisory services. You will manage rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, lease schedules, and tenant ledgers while supporting audits and client needs.

You will collaborate with a global team, act as the main client contact, and provide proactive guidance to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables and opportunities for service expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Accounting and CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of property accounting experience, client service environment.
• Delivers month-end financials and advisory work to clients.
• Proficient in US GAAP and real estate accounting principles.
• Knowledge of property management systems and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with global team to maintain a productive environment.
• Acts as primary contact for clients and delivers timely financials.
• Completes ad hoc client projects and provides review notes on draft work papers.
• Performs variance analysis and delivers actionable commentary for client review.
• Ensures timely completion of client deliverables and monthly financial reporting packs.
• Manages rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, lease schedules, and tenant ledgers.
• Oversees accounts payable and receivable for property operations.
• Utilizes Yardi, MRI, and CAS platforms for reporting and analysis.
• Assists clients during audits and coordinates with external auditors.
• Mentors junior staff and identifies growth opportunities for services.

Skills

Variance Analysis

Financial Reporting

Lease Schedules Management

CAM Reconciliations

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Month-End Financials

Advisory Work

Property Management Systems

Real Estate Accounting Principles

Education

Bachelor of Accounting

CPA Preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

CAS Platforms

Job description

• Collaborates with global team on a daily basis to foster a highly collaborative and productive team environment
• Acts as primary point of contact for clients
• Completes ad hoc projects for clients as needed that require “rolling up your sleeves” and completing tasks for clients
• Completes review of draft work papers and financials provided by global team and provides review notes back to the team
• Perform variance analysis and deliver actionable commentary for client review
• Ensures timely completion of client deliverables outlined in MSA’s, including sending monthly financial reporting packs to clients
• Manage rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, lease schedules, and tenant ledgers
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable for property operations
• Utilize property management systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI) alongside CAS platforms
• Assist clients during annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Ensures sound awareness of the client deliverables and manages scope creep
• Highly client facing – prioritizes client contact over emails
• Focuses on providing proactive advice and notifications to clients throughout the month
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development initiatives
• Demonstrates understanding of Aprio services so that organic growth opportunities for services are identified

Requirements

• Bachelor of Accounting, CPA preferred
• Industry-specific experience: 4+ years of property accounting experience, ideally in a client service environment
• Delivers month-end financials and advisory work to clients
• Proficient in knowledge of US GAAP, and strong knowledge of real estate accounting principles and property management systems
• Fosters an environment of continuous learning, seeking to become technically strong within the segment you serve
• Positive, highly professional attitude and desire to work within a global team

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in property accounting and financial reporting, with a strong understanding of US GAAP and real estate accounting principles. Proven ability to manage client relationships, deliver timely financials, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Property Accounting Experience
• US GAAP Knowledge
• Client Relationship Management
• Financial Reporting
• Mentoring Junior Staff

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Lease Schedules Management
• CAM Reconciliations
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Month-End Financials
• Advisory Work
• Property Management Systems
• Real Estate Accounting Principles

Soft Skills

• Collaborative Teamwork
• Client-Facing Communication
• Proactive Client Engagement
• Positive Professional Attitude
• Continuous Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Accounting
• CPA Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Property Accounting
• Client Service Environment
• Financial Deliverables
• Audit Coordination
• Scope Creep Management

Tools & Technologies

• Yardi
• MRI
• CAS Platforms