Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant (Real Estate) | LHH

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role located in Dallas, TX, supporting a publicly traded real estate company. This organization operates within the real estate sector, managing a portfolio of properties. The Staff Accountant plays a crucial part in maintaining financial integrity and supporting the company’s accounting operations. This position offers a professional the chance to develop their accounting career within an established organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid – Dallas, TX
• Pay: $75000–$85000 yearly
• Mission: This role ensures financial accuracy and compliance with GAAP by managing journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting for real estate properties.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile accounts and financial statements to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Closing Processes: Assist in critical month-end and year-end closing processes, including managing accruals and adjustments.
• Financial Reporting: Generate accurate financial reports and provide support during audit procedures.
• Property Accounting: Execute accounting duties for a portfolio of multiple commercial real estate properties.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required. This is an early-career position suitable for recent graduates.
• Experience: Up to 2 years of relevant accounting experience, specifically including commercial real estate accounting.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and an eagerness to learn new accounting processes.