Real Estate Accountant

Real Estate Accountant (Mid-level) 

100% Remote | LATAM | Contractor 

About Near:
Near is a recruitment agency specializing in connecting companies with top talent globally. We work with businesses to find the best professionals for their teams, particularly focusing on finance, accounting, and administrative roles. We aim to ensure a seamless hiring process and long-term success for both our clients and candidates.

About the Client:
Our client is a growing company in the real estate industry, specializing in managing multiple properties across the United States. They are currently looking to expand their finance team with a skilled and detail-oriented Real Estate Accountant. Due to high demand, they are outsourcing their accounting functions and seeking to hire a reliable, self-motivated professional to support their internal team.

About the Role:
We are looking for a Real Estate Accountant with 2-4 years of experience to join our client’s team. This individual will work closely with the finance department to manage and streamline the accounting processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting for multiple properties.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain balance sheet supporting schedules on a monthly basis.
• Prepare quarterly investor summaries with budget-to-actual variance explanations.
• Weekly bank reconciliations and monitoring of daily cash balances.
• Review commercial lease charges and perform annual CAM reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly draw submissions to lenders and track construction contracts/invoices.
• Collaborate with senior management to prepare annual budgets.
• Assist in year-end audits with external accountants.
• Perform various general accounting tasks, including journal entries and maintaining schedules for prepaid insurance, accruals, and depreciation.

Requirements:
Must:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in real estate accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with U.S.-based companies with working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with property accounting software like Yardi or similar.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision.
   

Benefits and Modalities:

• Competitive salary based on experience (USD 2800 - 3500 per month).
• 100% remote work as a contractor.
• 10 days of PTO annually, in addition to U.S. public holidays.
• 40 hours/week, within the Eastern Standard Time zone 9 am to 6 pm EST

If you meet the requirements and are excited to work in a dynamic real estate accounting role, please submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you.