GHJ

Senior Property Accountant

GHJ  •  Atlanta, GA (Remote)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A leading real estate investment and management organization is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join its growing property accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced commercial real estate accountant who enjoys owning the financials for a portfolio, partnering with property management, and gaining exposure to complex lease and capital activity.

The Senior Property Accountant will be responsible for financial reporting and accounting for assigned properties, including month-end close, reconciliations, CAM recoveries, budgeting, and cash flow analysis. This role offers broad exposure across property accounting, treasury, leases, and capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses
  • Prepare annual CAM and real estate tax budgets and reconciliations
  • Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and lease administration activities
  • Assist with annual budgets and semi-annual forecasts
  • Prepare audit workpapers and support internal, external, and tenant audits
  • Manage treasury activities and prepare monthly cash flow analysis
  • Review complex lease agreements and related commission calculations
  • Support capital projects, lender funding requests, and other ad hoc financial analysis
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience within commercial real estate or property management
  • Strong knowledge of tenant leases, CAM/operating expense recoveries, and rent collection procedures
  • Strong proficiency with MRI
  • Proficiency in Excel and commercial real estate accounting systems
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Why Join?

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunity to work across a diverse commercial real estate portfolio
  • Broad exposure to property accounting, leases, treasury, budgeting, and capital projects
  • Collaborative role with property management, finance leadership, and other key stakeholders
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    About GHJ

    At GHJ, we go beyond numbers. We are a national advisory and accounting firm committed to empowering our clients and team members to pursue their passions, grow thriving businesses and create a brighter future. Committeed to a hybrid and inclusive work culture with headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in San Jose, Buffalo and Denver, our 250+ professionals and over 20 partners serve clients across the U.S. and around the world.

    We specialize in industries that shape the future — entertainment, food and beverage, media and advertising and nonprofit organizations — delivering tailored solutions that meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be.

    Recognized as a Most Innovative Firm, DEI-Focused Firm of the Year, Top 100 Firm, 7th Fastest-Growing Firm and a Best Firm to Work For, among others, GHJ stands out for innovation, diversity and a deep dedication to success — for clients and employees alike. Our collective strength comes from the diversity of perspectives, experiences and passions that drive our team to deliver exceptional service. Here, hybrid work is the norm, and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) are not just part of our culture — they are how we thrive.

    Through the GHJ Foundation, we support causes that matter by contributing time, talent and resources to uplift our communities.

    Additionally, as a proud member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms, GHJ connects you to expertise in over 150 countries. Whether your goals are local or global, we are here to help you achieve them.

    Explore opportunities to grow with us — whether as a client or a team member — and discover how GHJ helps businesses and people everywhere #BeMore.

    Industry
    Accounting & Tax
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Los Angeles, California
    Year Founded
    1953
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