Job Description
Job DescriptionSenior Accountant - Real Estate Investment Firm
Location: Miami, FL
Department: Accounting and Finance
Reports to: Controller
Ready to Take Your Accounting Career to the Next Level?
Join a dynamic and growing real estate investment firm where your expertise will directly impact multi-million-dollar property portfolios and strategic financial decisions. We're seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and professional growth.
What You'll Do
Master the Full Accounting Cycle
- Lead monthly close processes for both internally managed properties and coordinate with third-party management companies
- Prepare comprehensive financial statements using Yardi property management software
- Execute accounts payable functions and maintain accurate subsidiary ledger reconciliations
- Perform critical bank and mortgage escrow reconciliations
Drive Year-End Success
- Prepare detailed audit workpapers for external auditors and tax preparers
- Coordinate seamless delivery of financial documentation to meet strict reporting deadlines
- Support the timely distribution of K-1s to partnership investors
- Ensure compliance with all audit and tax requirements
Navigate Complex Reporting Requirements
- Prepare sophisticated reports for joint venture partners and lenders
- Calculate and monitor debt compliance metrics
- Create executive-level monthly reports for ownership
- Handle sales tax returns and coordinate property tax payments
Manage Strategic Cash Operations
- Monitor cash positions across multiple properties to optimize liquidity
- Oversee operating fund requests and construction draws
- Coordinate wire transfers and ACH setups for vendor payments
- Support intercompany account reconciliations
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
- Property management experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of CAM reconciliations and tax return preparation (a plus)
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel proficiency and strong Microsoft Office suite knowledge
- Experience with Yardi and Yardi Payscan preferred
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and loan documents
Core Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment
- Strong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality
- Self-starter mentality with initiative to take on increased responsibilities
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Growth Opportunity: Work directly with senior leadership in a lean, efficient organization where your contributions are visible and valued
- Diverse Challenges: No two days are the same - from property acquisitions to complex partnership structures
- Professional Development: Gain exposure to sophisticated real estate transactions and financial structures
- Collaborative Culture: Join a team that supports each other and maintains high professional standards
- Miami Location: Work in one of the nation's most dynamic real estate markets
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you're an ambitious accounting professional ready to elevate your career in real estate investment, we want to hear from you. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, professional growth, and the opportunity to work with a respected team in Miami's thriving commercial real estate sector.
This is a confidential search. Please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate consideration.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.