Senior Real Estate Accountant

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Land Mark (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA

401(k) match

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Legacy Commercial Property, based in Brentwood, TN, seeks a Senior Real Estate Accountant – Generalist to support period-end close, development accounting, and financial reporting. You will handle property tax estimates, lease administration, and CAM reconciliations while collaborating with the Controller and a team of Senior Accountants.

The role covers both the finance/GL and operations sides, with opportunities for growth within Highland Ventures. On-site work in Brentwood, TN is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with MRI and Sage accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Own period-end close and financial statement reporting with variance analysis.
• Manage construction draws, budget vs. actual and project costing.
• Lead lease administration, tenant billing, and CAM reconciliations.
• Prepare property tax estimates and coordinate tax appeals.
• Document accounting policies and assist with acquisitions and lender reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MRI

Sage

Job description

Senior Real Estate AccountantClassification: ExemptReports to: ControllerLocation: Brentwood, TNJOB DESCRIPTIONABOUT USLegacy Commercial Property is a rapidly growing, full-service commercial real estate company specializing in leasing, acquisitions, development, construction and property management of retail centers. The Company portfolio consists of 700+ retail properties and over 6M square feet spread across 23+ states. The national footprint allows retail tenant partners and Highland Venture brands to leverage multiple properties to fulfill their expansion needs and the Legacy development team assists partners in locating and developing new sites. Legacy is focused on growing its commercial real estate portfolio through the strategic acquisition and new development of standalone and multi-tenant value-add retail properties.Legacy Commercial Property is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee and is part of Highland Ventures, a family-owned management company focused on strategically developing and operating businesses centered around the Company’s real estate portfolio. Other Highland Ventures brands include:Hoogland Restaurant Group: The largest franchisee of Marco's Pizza with 130+ locations.Highland Pure Water & Ice: 24/7 kiosks with over 70 locations in 10+ states.Intune Physical Therapy: A rapidly growing physical therapy brand with 19 clinics and plans to be at 30+ by the end of 2026.Why Join Legacy?Work alongside a talented, entrepreneurial, and supportive team.Be part of a growing organization where your contributions make a visible impact.Gain exposure to a diverse and expanding national real estate portfolio.Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth.Join a company that values relationships, initiative, innovation, and excellence.Role Summary:We are seeking to hire a Senior Real Estate Accountant – Generalist for our Legacy Commercial Property business. This role is a new addition to the Legacy Commercial Property accounting team, created to strengthen and support our existing Senior Accountants. Rather than owning one lane, you'll float across both the Finance/GL and Operations sides of the business — focusing on period-end close, development accounting, financial reporting, lease commission accounting, and property tax estimates/appeals, as well as lease administration, tenant billing, and CAM reconciliations.. You'll work closely with the Controller and the other Senior Accountants to keep every property, tenant, project, and ledger accurate.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Close & ReportingOwn period-end close with the team, preparing financial statement reporting, along with results analysisAssist with properly calculating/recording property tax accrualsMaintain the AR ledger, process write-offs, and support cash applicationSupport the annual budget process and MRI–Sage integration projectsReal Estate Development & Construction AccountingManage accounting side of construction draws – prepare draw requests and reconcile invoices against budgetsTrack budget vs. actual by project and job cost code; flag variances/reallocations and change ordersPartner with the Owner's Representative/Development Manager on draw approvals and budget statusProperty Tax Estimates and AppealsLog assessment notices, flag major increases, and manage appeals process with tax consultantsTrack appeal outcomes and keep consultants informed of property acquisitions/dispositionsProvide property tax estimates on new acquisitions and development projectsLease Administration & Tenant BillingReview lease onboardings, renewals, and terminations in MRI; run the monthly Rent Increase report and issue tenant statementsLead annual CAM reconciliations and estimates; help set up new buildings in MRICross-functional and Process ImprovementPeer-review journal entries and reconciliations from other team members; serve as backup across close functionsHelp document accounting policies; take on special projects like acquisitions, financing, and lender reportingQualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (master's preferred)CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred5-10 years of real estate accounting experience across financial and operations workStrong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirementsProficiency with property management and accounting systems (MRI and Sage strongly preferred)Advanced Excel skillsBenefitsGroup medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental policiesFlexible Medical Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)401(k) with 50% matchPaid time off plus 7 paid holidaysPosition type and work hours:This is an on-site role based out of our corporate office in Brentwood, TN and team members work in the office 5 days per week.Travel:Minimal travel expected.Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.