Senior Accountant, Real Estate Accounting

TRINITAS VENTURES • Carmel, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant serves as the operational lead within the Accounting department, partnering closely with the Senior Director of Accounting to oversee outsourced accounting operations, Accounts Payable, and construction draw accounting. This role helps ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and reliable while supporting the continued growth of the organization. Success means month-end closes run smoothly, accounting operations remain well-controlled, and business partners can confidently rely on accurate financial information to make decisions. You won't simply complete accounting tasks; you'll help maintain the financial discipline that supports the entire organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within real estate, construction, development, or property accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE, AvidXchange (or similar Accounts Payable workflow software), Microsoft Excel, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Take pride in accountability and ownership.
• Value accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes rather than simply maintain them.
• Build productive relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Remain calm, adaptable, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading accounting workflows or reviewing the work of others.
• Experience with construction accounting, job cost accounting, or construction draw administration.
• CPA or CMA certification, or active progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations by overseeing outsourced accounting partners and ensuring accurate, timely completion of accounting activities.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes through journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, account analysis, and review of accounting transactions.
• Assist in oversight of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices, approvals, accruals, and payment processes are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Coordinate construction draw accounting by reviewing contracts, payment applications, change orders, budget transfers, lien waivers, and supporting documentation while partnering with lenders, Development, Construction, and Finance teams.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting procedures, documentation, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and operational efficiencies that strengthen departmental performance.
• Monitor accounting workflows, quality, and departmental priorities while providing guidance to outsourced accounting partners and supporting cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist with audits, special projects, system implementations, onboarding, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as the Senior Director of Accounting's delegate for designated operational matters during periods of absence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous time-off policy, including paid time off (PTO), volunteer days, and holidays.
• 401(k) with 4% company matching
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $1,000-$1,500 HSA Match
• $750 work-from-home setup stipend
• $60 Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior