Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Commercial Property Accountant to join a fast-growing real estate investment firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This position supports a dynamic portfolio of multi-tenant commercial properties and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening property-level controls, and supporting continued portfolio expansion. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment, takes ownership of deadlines, and collaborates effectively across finance, operations, and property management.
Responsibilities:
• Manage the full cycle of accounting activities for a portfolio of commercial industrial and flex properties, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions.
• Produce monthly property financial packages, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed reporting for management review.
• Oversee tenant-related accounting tasks such as billing support, recovery calculations, rent roll validation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and collection follow-up.
• Monitor cash movements, operating costs, reserve balances, and financing-related reporting obligations at the property level.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and budget-versus-actual analysis by identifying trends and explaining material variances.
• Work closely with finance leadership, ownership, property managers, external management partners, and auditors to support reporting accuracy and operational alignment.
• Assist with integrating newly acquired assets into the accounting structure and establishing consistent financial processes across the portfolio.
• Help enhance workflows, refine accounting procedures, and support efforts to further develop the in-house property accounting function.• At least 3 years of experience in property accounting, with commercial real estate exposure strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of monthly close processes, accrual-based accounting, general ledger activity, and property-level financial statement preparation.
• Hands-on experience with tenant billing, receivables, payables, account reconciliations, and rent roll review.
• Proficiency with property accounting platforms such as Yardi, AppFolio, or comparable systems, along with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple priorities in a growing business environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach with a willingness to support process improvement and operational buildout initiatives.