Sr. Real Estate Accountant

Ledgent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a Sr. Real Estate Accountant in Atlanta, Georgia. This pivotal role focuses on auditing and analysis in the real estate sector, involving detailed evaluations of financial data across various asset classes. Candidates should possess a CPA and have a strong background in commercial real estate finance to thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in commercial real estate investment, asset management, or finance.
• Experience in auditing and detailed financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to manipulate data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze lease abstracts and financial reports.
• Conduct comparative reviews of financials and identify variances.
• Audit property tax reconciliations and cross-reference financial models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Argus

Job description

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Base pay range

$48.00/hr - $62.00/hr

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Applicants must be available to work on-site, possess a CPA, and have audit experience in the real estate sector.

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking a Sr. Real Estate Accountant in Georgia. This role is integral in providing detailed analysis and auditing for various real estate financial operations. This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with a dynamic team and grow within the industry.

Core Responsibilities:

• Analyze lease abstracts and financial reports to extract relevant lease terms and assess performance.
• Evaluate operational data across different real estate asset classes, identifying key trends and potential risks.
• Conduct comparative reviews of historical and current financials, identifying variances and explaining notable shifts.
• Audit CAM and property tax reconciliations, cross-referencing with lease agreements and financial models to uncover inconsistencies.
• Reconcile tenant recoveries and align with projections generated from real estate models (e.g., Argus).
• Track and analyze fluctuations in base rent, percentage rent, recoveries, and operating/capital expenses, offering explanations for significant year-over-year differences.
• Investigate aged accounts receivable balances, documenting aging and obtaining context for past-due items.
• Assess patterns of delinquent payments and review bad debt history to inform risk assessments.
• Review capital expenditures, tenant improvement allowances, and recovery structures to determine amortization or reimbursement methodologies.
• Break down and validate all miscellaneous income sources, confirming the basis for each (e.g., parking, equipment fees, service charges).
• Compile a comprehensive schedule of service contracts (security, cleaning, landscaping, etc.) including key terms, fees, and cancellation provisions.
• Verify real estate tax records, confirm payment history, and research any ongoing or upcoming reassessments, rate increases, or special levies by liaising with local tax authorities.

Required Qualifications:

• CPA Required with prior audit experience; Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate-investment, asset management, development, or finance/underwriting.
• Proficient in Excel, including advanced data manipulation and navigation.
• Familiarity with MRI or Yardi (preferred); exposure to Argus is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Clear communicator with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  

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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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