Senior Property Accountant

Job description

**Your Mission:** Join ClearRealty LLC and become part of a team focused on owning, managing, and improving properties that strengthen communities. Our professionals support a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential properties, and our accounting team keeps the financial side of that portfolio accurate, organized, and on solid footing as we grow. As part of the ClearSpectrum LLC family of companies, ClearRealty combines long-term property stewardship with modern technology and operational excellence. Our team is dedicated to building trusted spaces, supporting thriving communities, and creating opportunities for growth across our expanding portfolio. ### You will excel in this role if you are: - A person who enjoys working as a member in a small **team** - **Self-motivated** with a desire to **build new skills** and use their knowledge to further grow with the company - **Skilled** in real estate accounting, including lease billing, CAM recoveries, cost allocations, and Yardi - **Organized** and able to **communicate** with internal and external parties - Comfortable in a **growing**, startup-style environment - **Detail-oriented** with sound **judgment** and a high standard for accuracy ### A day in the life: - Recommend and document the accounting treatment for property transactions, including capitalization, depreciation, and lease accounting - Complete the month-end close for an assigned portfolio, including accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger review - Prepare and record journal entries for rental revenue, straight-line rent, CAM accruals, and operating expenses - Review lease documents to confirm accurate billing and charge setup, and validate annual CAM and expense recovery reconciliations - Allocate shared costs across properties and entities and reconcile intercompany balances - Prepare variance analysis and financial statements, and support lender reporting, audits, and acquisition due diligence - Support payroll review and cost allocation as needed ### What we are expecting from you: - A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience is required - A minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience in commercial real estate, property management, or a related field - Experience with property-level accounting, including lease-based revenue and billing, CAM and operating expense recoveries, cost allocations, and month-end close - Working knowledge of GAAP as applied to real estate, including lease accounting (ASC 842) and property and depreciation (ASC 360) - Demonstrated proficiency with Yardi Voyager, including general ledger, receivables, billing, and month-end close processes, is required - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Word and Outlook, with the ability to learn and adapt to new software - Ability to review and interpret lease agreements and related documents to confirm billing and accounting treatment - Ability to travel occasionally to properties within the assigned portfolio - Must be able to pass a background check ### Nice to have: - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or in-progress certification - Experience with Yardi Voyager setup and configuration, including chart of accounts, charge codes, and billing - Experience with additional Yardi modules, such as Procure to Pay (P2P) or Elevate - Experience with multi-entity or intercompany accounting - Experience supporting audits, lender reporting, or acquisition due diligence