Staff Accountant

Facilities Maintenance Management•New Orleans, LA

23d

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our commercial real estate management team. Job Summary: This role is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of a diverse portfolio, including commercial office, retail, and industrial properties. The ideal candidate will be a tech-savvy accounting professional with deep experience in Yardi and QuickBooks, capable of managing complex lease structures and property level financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
2–4 years of accounting or billing experience preferred
2+ years of hand's on experience with Yardi (Voyager/Breeze) and QuickBooks Online/Desktop
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables and complex formulas)
Industry knowledge: Solid understanding of commercial real estate accounting principles, specifically regarding: Office Leases: Understanding of load factors, TI (Tenant Improvement) allowances, and rent steps. Retail Leases: Knowledge of percentage rent calculations and anchor tenant complexities. Industrial Leases: Experience with NNN (Triple Net) structures and utility reimbursements.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Property Accounting: Manage the full-cycle accounting for assigned portfolio of properties, including month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Lease Administration & Analysis: Review and interpret commercial office, retail, and industrial leases to ensure accurate billing of base rent, Opex, and CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations.
Accounts Receivable/Payable: Oversee tenant billings, process rent payments, and manage vendor invoices and disbursements specific to property maintenance and operations.
Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages for property owners and stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
Software Management: Utilize Yardi for property management accounting and QuickBooks for corporate or auxiliary entity tracking.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist Property Managers in the preparation of annual operating budgets and mid-year re-forecasts.
Audit Support: Prepare work papers and provide documentation for year-end tax preparation and external audits.