Staff Accountant - Real Estate Team

ReminderMedia•Lynchburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Acree Brothers Realty Team is a Lynchburg-based real estate team serving buyers and sellers across Lynchburg, Bedford County, Forest, Timberlake, Amherst, and Appomattox County. As the team and its affiliated rental property holdings have grown, so has the need for someone to own the financial record keeping with the same care we bring to client work. The role supports day-to-day accounting across our real estate operations and rental property portfolio. The work is transactional and detail-driven: accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and tenant ledger reconciliation, and general ledger maintenance across [number] legal entities. Because this is a new position, part of the job is building the process rather than inheriting a finished one, documenting procedures, tightening the close, and establishing the record keeping standard going forward. This is a strong fit for someone early in their accounting career who wants breadth rather than a narrow specialty. You will see the full transaction cycle across two related but distinct operations — a real estate practice and a rental operation. The role is designed to grow. As you demonstrate accuracy and ownership, the scope expands toward month-end close ownership, financial reporting, and analysis.

Requirements

A degree in Accounting or Finance, an accounting certificate, completed coursework, or documented full-cycle bookkeeping experience
0–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience. New graduates and career changers with relevant coursework are encouraged to apply
Working proficiency in Excel, including formulas, sorting and filtering, and pivot tables
Demonstrated accuracy with numerical detail and the discipline to reconcile to zero rather than to close enough
Ability to maintain separate, accurate records across multiple legal entities and meet recurring deadlines
Ability to explain financial information clearly to people without a financial background
Willingness to undergo a background check and be covered by a fidelity bond
Authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience with QuickBooks, or with property management accounting software such as AppFolio, Buildium, Rent Manager, or Yardi
Any prior exposure to real estate accounting, including trust or escrow accounting, tenant ledgers.
Prior responsibility for cash handling, deposits, or reconciliation in any setting
Progress toward the CPA exam or CPA eligibility coursework
Bookkeeping certification

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices for brokerage operations and property-related expenses including repairs, maintenance, utilities, and turnover costs
Code expenses to the correct entity, property, and general ledger account, including distinguishing capitalizable improvements from deductible repairs
Process employee and agent expense reimbursements
Maintain the vendor master file and collect and retain Form W-9 documentation
Record rental income and tenant payments to the correct tenant ledger
Track and reconcile tenant balances, partial payments, late fees, and delinquencies
Maintain security deposit records in accordance with the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and company procedure, including deposit accounting at move-out
Reconcile all operating bank accounts monthly and prepare reconciliations for Owner review and signature
Prepare and post recurring journal entries
Assist with month-end close, including account analysis and supporting schedules
Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for all entries
Prepare recurring financial reports for Owner review
Explain account activity and variances clearly to agents, brokers, and property staff who do not have a financial background
Support ad hoc analysis and special projects