Senior Accountant | Public Accounting Transition Opportunity
Job Description
Overview
A leading publicly traded real estate investment company is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant to join its growing accounting and financial reporting team.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in public accounting, audit, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, or month-end close who are looking to build a long-term career within a sophisticated commercial real estate environment. Email Jim Meade at Robert Half or connect with him on LinkedIn to be considered for this opportunity.
The company is known for its strong culture, outstanding employee retention, excellent benefits, and commitment to developing accounting and finance talent. The team includes many former public accountants who provide exceptional onboarding, mentorship, and training.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Join a well-respected publicly traded real estate platform
- Strong reputation and exceptionally low turnover
- Work alongside talented professionals with public accounting and industry backgrounds
- Excellent training, mentorship, and career development
- Exposure to financial reporting, property accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio analysis
- Outstanding benefits package
- Strong work-life balance and predictable hours
- Active and engaged corporate culture with significant community involvement
- Multiple opportunities for advancement within accounting and finance
Key Responsibilities
- Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and balance sheet integrity
- Prepare financial reporting packages and variance analyses
- Review lease agreements and support tenant billing activities
- Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes
- Support property accounting and portfolio reporting activities
- Participate in acquisition, disposition, financing, and due diligence projects
- Assist with internal controls, audit requests, and compliance initiatives
Ideal Backgrounds
- Audit Associate
- Audit Senior
- Staff Accountant
- Senior Accountant
- Financial Reporting Accountant
- Corporate Accountant
- Property Accountant
- Real Estate Accountant
• At least 1 year of accounting experience, including exposure to close processes and reconciliations.
• Background in public accounting is strongly preferred.
• CPA eligibility or progress toward certification is preferred.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work efficiently with large data sets and schedules.
• Experience in commercial real estate, property accounting, REIT environments, or Yardi is a plus.
