Staff Accountant Commercial Property Accounting (Yardi)

Lee & Associates, Raleigh Durham Wilmington; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham-Wilmington is seeking a Staff Accountant – Commercial Property Accounting to join our Raleigh, NC team on-site. You will manage day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties, including AP/AR, journal entries, and month-end close, while upholding internal controls and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities include preparing owner financial packages, CAM reconciliations, and supporting audits and tax processes in collaboration with property management

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager accounting software.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in commercial real estate / property management.
• Experience with CAM reconciliations, tenant billing, and owner/financial reporting.
• Able to work a hybrid schedule in our Cary, NC office - local candidates only

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and monthly close for a portfolio of commercial properties.
• Prepare owner financial packages, budget-to-actual, and CAM reconciliations.
• Process AP/AR and tenant billing in Yardi; support audits and reporting

Skills

CAM reconciliations

Tenant billing

Owner/financial reporting

General ledger close

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Company Description

Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham-Wilmington is a leading commercial real estate firm serving North Carolina's most active markets, including Raleigh, Durham, and Wilmington. The team provides full-service commercial brokerage, property management, and real estate appraisal across office, retail, industrial, multifamily, medical, life sciences, land, and investment properties. As part of the broader Lee & Associates network established in 1979, the firm is a trusted partner for investment sales, tenant and landlord representation, acquisitions, and development consulting. Clients range from local entrepreneurs to institutional investors and Fortune 500 companies, benefiting from local market expertise, advanced data analytics, and innovative marketing technology. Professionals joining the firm become part of a collaborative, growth-focused environment that delivers high-impact results for diverse commercial real estate clients.

Role Description

The Staff Accountant – Commercial Property Accounting (Yardi) is a full-time, on-site role based in Raleigh, NC. This role is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, including processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, preparing journal entries, reconciling bank and general ledger accounts, and month-end and year-end close. The Staff Accountant will help maintain accurate financial records for multiple commercial properties, support budgeting and forecasting, and prepare routine financial reports for management and ownership. Additional responsibilities include monitoring tenant accounts, supporting audit and tax preparation, and working closely with property management and leadership to ensure compliance with internal controls and industry standards.

Qualifications

Required (please do not apply without these):

• Hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager accounting software
• 2+ years of accounting experience in commercial real estate / property management
• Experience with CAM reconciliations, tenant billing, and owner/financial reporting
• Able to work a hybrid schedule in our Cary, NC office - local candidates only

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger and monthly close for a portfolio of commercial properties
• Prepare owner financial packages, budget-to-actual, and CAM reconciliations
• Process AP/AR and tenant billing in Yardi; support audits and reporting