Senior Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to oversee financial reporting and compliance for a real estate/development portfolio. This role manages critical deadlines, supports audits, handles complex property transactions, and provides daily oversight to a Staff Accountant. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

• Lead the month-end close process, including preparation and review of accrual-basis financials.
• Deliver monthly reporting packages to internal teams, lenders, and investors.
• Review property-level transactions for completeness and compliance.
• Monitor recurring financial deadlines such as loan payments, taxes, and insurance.
• Prepare and post recurring and accrual journal entries.
• Verify rent roll data and follow up on discrepancies.
• Review A/P aging and ensure timely reimbursement processing.
• Prepare required annual filings (571-L/571-R, CTCAC forms).
• Coordinate with lenders on reviews, escrow analyses, insurance renewals, and tax matters.
• Track developer fees, residual receipts, loan servicing charges, and similar items.
• Prepare reserve draw requests and required financial certifications.
• Maintain communication with property managers, asset managers, auditors, and lenders.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as updating procedures and organizing documentation.
• Complete special projects as assigned by leadership.

Audit & Tax Support

• Assist with audit preparation by gathering schedules, support, and documentation.
• Review draft audit reports and post adjusting entries.
• Respond to auditor inquiries within required timelines.

Leadership

• Provide day-to-day direction to a Staff Accountant.
• Review work quality, monitor productivity, and offer coaching.
• Ensure clear workflow, task assignments, and accountability.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strict deadlines.
• High level of organization and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 3 years supervising accounting staff.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience; real estate/property management preferred.
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Office 365.