Sr. Property Accountant

Ledgent, Inc.; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. is seeking a Property Accountant with a strong background in Finance or Economics to join our Real Estate Finance team.

The role covers accounting functions for development projects and operating assets across the East Coast and Southeast U.S., requiring deep transactional experience. The candidate will manage financial reporting, collaborate with project managers and lenders, and contribute to year-end filings and SOP improvements, ensuring accuracy and integrity across all client

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance or Economics.
• 3-5 years in Real Estate Finance including Development and Commercial Accounting.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Financial Team and advise on transactional details.
• Deliver verbal reporting and analysis on a regular cadence.
• Prepare and maintain client reports: Balance Sheets, P&L, Trial Balance, GL, Cash Flows, Budget vs. Actual, CAM reconciliations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Verbal communication

Written communication

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Master's degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Yardi

BlueCollar Software

Job description

A real estate & property management company are seeking a Property Accountant with a degree in Finance or Economics and expert skills in Excel interested in pursuing a career in Real Estate Finance to join our Financial Team. This position will encompass accounting functions and support ground-up development projects, as well as commercial and retail operating assets spanning the East Coast and Southeast United States. A high degree of transactional experience in both is necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Financial Team, assist with all accounting practices, and advise on transactional details.
• Participate in calls with clients and deliver verbal reporting and analysis on a regular cadence.
• Create and maintain accurate and complete reports for clients, including:
  • Balance Sheets
  • Profit and Loss Statements
  • Trial Balance and General Ledger
  • Cash Flow Statements
  • Budget vs. Actual Reports
  • CAM Reconciliations and Recovery
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Lenders to prepare, issue, and monitor Construction Draw Packages.
• Make ethical decisions and ensure clients' financial transactions are consistent with good accounting practices.
• Contribute to year-end 1099 filings, tax preparation, and audit preparation.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clients and make recommendations for improvement.
• Help maintain good working relationships and rapport with both clients and team members.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance or Economics from an accredited college/university.
• 3-5 years of experience in Real Estate Finance, including Development and Commercial Accounting.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• NetSuite experience required.
• QuickBooks, Yardi, and BlueCollar Software proficiency preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Finance or Economics from an accredited college/university.
• 3-5 years of experience in Real Estate Finance, including Development and Commercial Accounting.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• NetSuite experience required.
• QuickBooks, Yardi, and BlueCollar Software proficiency preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.