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Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Overview
This is an opportunity to join a boutique firm that provides institutional-quality outsourced accounting, fund administration, and CFO advisory services to real estate investors and developers. The firm combines deep industry expertise with best-in-class technology to help clients manage billions in assets with confidence and scale.

Why This Role Matters
As a Junior Accountant, you will be the backbone of day-to-day accounting for multiple client portfolios. Working alongside CPAs and former Big 4 professionals, you’ll gain hands-on experience in real estate accounting while learning the systems and controls that support institutional-grade reporting. This role is ideal for recent graduates who want to develop a public-company skill set without the traditional audit or tax track.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Journal Entries: Record daily transactions, maintain supporting schedules, and ensure accurate inter-company postings.

Accounts Payable / Receivable: Code invoices, process payments, post cash receipts, and resolve variances with property managers and vendors.

Bank & Account Reconciliations: Complete monthly reconciliations for operating, trust, and construction loan accounts; investigate and resolve reconciling items.

Month-End Close: Support accruals, depreciation, and work-in-process (WIP) schedules; assist in preparing trial balances and supporting workpapers.

Financial Reporting: Draft balance sheets, income statements, and partner capital statements; assist with budget vs. actual analyses.

System Integrity: Enter and verify data in ERP systems (Yardi, MRI, Sage Intacct); contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives.

Audit & Compliance Support: Assemble PBC (Prepared By Client) documentation, maintain SOX-ready files, and respond to audit and lender requests.

Team Collaboration: Engage with clients, property managers, and internal advisors to resolve accounting issues and manage deliverable timelines.

What You’ll Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (minimum 3.0 GPA preferred).

Experience: 0–2 years of accounting experience; internships or property management exposure in real estate is a plus.

Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups); familiarity with Yardi, MRI, Sage Intacct, or similar ERP platforms is a plus.

Professional Development: Intent to pursue (or already pursuing) CPA licensure is highly valued.

Soft Skills: Highly detail-oriented and organized; capable of managing multiple deadlines and communicating clearly with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

What’s Offered

Compensation: Competitive base salary

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, paid CPA study time, and company-sponsored team events

Growth Path: Clear career progression to Staff Accountant and Senior Accountant roles; mentorship from former Big 4 professionals and REIT CFOs

Impact: Exposure to high-profile development projects and private equity real estate funds across the U.S.