Staff Accountant – Commercial Real Estate Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant (Real Estate) | LHH

The Tone:
This is a full-time role with LHH’s client, a publicly traded real estate company, located in Dallas, TX. The organization is a significant entity within the real estate sector. This role supports the financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial data management for its property portfolio. It provides an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to develop their accounting expertise within a well-established real estate environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid – Dallas, TX
• Pay: $75000–$85000 yearly
• Mission: This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records and supporting crucial accounting processes for multiple commercial real estate properties.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare and post journal entries, and reconcile accounts and financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Closing Processes: Assist in critical month-end and year-end closing activities, including the preparation of accruals and adjustments.
• Financial Reporting & Audits: Generate comprehensive financial reports and provide support during audit processes to ensure data integrity.
• Real Estate Accounting: Perform detailed accounting functions specifically for multiple commercial real estate properties.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, suitable for an early-career professional.
• Experience: Up to two years of professional accounting experience, specifically including commercial real estate accounting.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and eagerness to learn.