Senior Real Estate Accountant

C&S Commercial Properties; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account with companycon

Job summary

C&S Commercial Properties in North Carolina seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to oversee general ledger, monthly closes, and property-level reporting across a diverse portfolio. You will interact directly with ownership, ensuring accuracy, strong controls, and timely financial insights for development, operations, and investment entities.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, advanced Excel proficiency, and collaboration with CPAs and lenders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with Sage accounting software is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines without supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting for multiple commercial real estate properties and legal entities.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting schedules.
• Manage intercompany transactions and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly and year-end accounting close procedures.
• Assist with annual tenant reconciliation billings.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for properties and operating entities.
• Analyze income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Review budget-to-actual results and identify variances.
• Assist with annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Provide financial information to ownership and investors.
• Maintain documentation for CPA and tax preparation.
• Track development and construction expenditures by project.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and commitments.
• Maintain construction-in-progress and fixed asset schedules.
• Review invoices and ensure proper classification.
• Assist capitalization of development costs.
• Provide financial reporting for development projects.
• File monthly builders risk insurance reports.
• Assist in loan draw requests and budget reporting to lenders.
• Help improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
• Assist with special accounting and financial projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritize workload

Problem solving

Analytical abilities

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage accounting software

Excel

Job description

C&S Commercial Properties in North Carolina seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to oversee general ledger, monthly closes, and property-level reporting across a diverse portfolio. You will interact directly with ownership, ensuring accuracy, strong controls, and timely financial insights for development, operations, and investment entities.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, advanced Excel proficiency, and collaboration with CPAs and lenders.