Job Description
Job Description
Senior Property Accountant - Commercial | Hybrid | $90,000 to $100,000 + Bonus/Benefits
We’re partnering with a real estate organization to hire a Senior Property Accountant with a focus on commercial assets. This role is highly visible and will play a key part in supporting property and development accounting across an expanding industrial portfolio. The position partners closely with asset management, development, and operations and is ideal for someone who enjoys both technical accounting and building scalable processes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee full cycle property accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties, including monthly close, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Manage project and construction accounting, including tracking capital costs, CIP, fixed asset capitalization, and close out of completed projects
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules
- Partner with asset management and development teams to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow reporting
- Review CAM reconciliations, operating expense recoveries, and tenant bill backs for industrial leases
- Support external audits, tax filings, and lender reporting requirements
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across the accounting function
- Assist with acquisitions and dispositions, including opening and closing entries and post close integration
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
- 3+ years of progressive property and project accounting experience, with a focus on commercial real estate
- Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting concepts
- Experience with construction accounting, fixed assets, and capital projects
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with property management or ERP systems
- Detail oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a collaborative, fast paced environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior level accountant looking to take ownership of complex industrial assets while partnering closely with a strong leadership team in a growing platform.
Company DescriptionBrilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.
Company Description
Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.