Senior Real Estate Accountant

Samet Corporation•Greensboro, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Real Estate Accountant is an in-person position based out of Samet’s regional office in Greensboro, North Carolina. The role ensures accurate and timely financial records for a diverse real estate portfolio that includes multi-family, education, healthcare, and commercial properties. It oversees the full monthly close cycle at the property level, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements used by company leadership to make decisions about real estate holdings. The position also manages tenant collections, supports annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations, and contributes to budgeting and forecasting. The accountant works across real estate accounting functions, supports special projects and ad hoc reporting, and helps improve processes. AI-powered tools may be used to support accuracy, efficiency, and data validation, but not to perform the role’s primary responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with AI tools and systems for enhancing accuracy and streamlining routine processes.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and fundamentals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Background in real estate and/or construction industry accounting.
Experience with property management accounting and CAM reconciliations.
Experience with MRI, Spreadsheet Server, or Bottomline systems.
CPA candidate or pursuing professional certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post accurate, timely journal entries for the real estate portfolio.
Review and approve team members’ journal entries for completeness and precision.
Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and review bank reconciliations.
Prepare and review monthly property and portfolio financial statements.
Manage accounts receivable and tenant collection efforts.
Perform accounts payable functions, including vendor setup and W-9 management.
Assist with annual CAM reconciliations for real estate properties.
Support annual budget preparation and forecasting across real estate assets.
Prepare 1099 forms for year-end reporting.
Cross-train on real estate accounting functions and support special projects and ad hoc reporting.
Contribute to process improvements.
Use AI-powered tools to support accuracy, efficiency, and data validation in accounting tasks.