[Hiring] Senior Full-Cycle Real Estate Accountant @Somewhere

Role Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Accountant to take full ownership of the end-to-end accounting cycle across their U.S.-based commercial and residential real estate portfolio. Working hand-in-hand with a U.S.-based onshore accountant who handles all physical documentation and local logistics, you will drive financial accuracy, timely month-end and year-end closes, and clear reporting for leadership and external CPAs. This role offers a unique opportunity to bring expert-level Yardi mastery to an agile, multi-entity operation where you can streamline accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and make an immediate, high-visibility impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Full-Cycle & Multi-Entity Accounting:
  • Manage end-to-end general ledger operations, daily journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, and accurate property/entity allocations across a multi-LLC commercial and residential portfolio to ensure audit-ready books.
• Execute Timely Period-End Closes & Financial Reporting:
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes—delivering accurate income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, variance analyses, and CPA workpapers on schedule.
• Oversee Accounts Payable & Vendor Compliance:
  • Validate electronic invoices, manage payment timing based on available bank balances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain complete W-9 and insurance records to support accurate annual Form 1099 reporting.
• Manage Tenant Accounting & Accounts Receivable:
  • Maintain accurate tenant ledgers, rent rolls, and delinquency reporting while processing move-in/move-out prorations and security deposit reconciliations in accordance with statutory deadlines.
• Perform Bank, Credit Card & Loan Reconciliations:
  • Reconcile all company bank, credit card, and loan accounts monthly, promptly investigating and resolving variances to safeguard financial integrity.
• Administer Semi-Monthly Payroll & Insurance Schedules:
  • Process semi-monthly payroll via Paychex with strict confidentiality, reconcile payroll liabilities, and track property and general liability insurance renewals and premium allocations.
• Collaborate Across Onshore & Offshore Workflows:
  • Partner daily with the U.S.-based onshore accountant (who manages physical checks, mail, and document scanning), property operations, and external CPAs to resolve bottlenecks and optimize accounting processes in Yardi and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accountancy, or a closely related field (Required).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience, including substantial U.S. commercial and residential real estate accounting (Required).
• Expert-level proficiency in Yardi property management and accounting software, including general ledger, AP/AR, tenant ledgers, and reporting—experience with Voyager 7S or Voyager 8 is highly relevant (Required).
• Proven track record owning the full accounting cycle, multi-entity/multi-LLC allocations, bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closes (Required).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, financial schedules, reconciliations) and strong command of Microsoft 365 and cloud-based recordkeeping (Required).
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, high accountability, and availability to work full-time Pacific Time hours (including Daylight Saving Time shifts) with a secure, reliable remote setup (Required).
• Experience with Paychex payroll processing, QuickBooks Online, AppFolio, or specialty assets such as marina operations and repair/renovation accounting (Preferred).
• Prior experience supporting privately owned U.S. real estate investment companies alongside U.S.-based onshore accounting teams (Preferred).

Requirements

• Independent Contractor
• Remote work
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Pacific Time (US) for the first 6 months; transitioning afterward to either 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Pacific Time (US), as determined by our client
• Salary Range: To be discussed (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)