Job Description

Transition Accountant

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Who:
An experienced intermediate-level accountant with strong financial reporting knowledge and the ability to manage multiple property transitions with accuracy and professionalism.

What:
Manage the financial transition of new properties, ensuring accurate setup, clean financial records, vendor coordination, and seamless onboarding.

Where:
Atlanta, GA. Hybrid/remote flexibility may be available after a successful 90-day evaluation, based on business needs.

When:
Full-time, Monday through Friday, with immediate hiring to support growing transition activity.

Why:
This role is critical to ensuring smooth property onboarding, financial accuracy, and strong client relationships during management transitions.

Salary:
Compensation depends on experience and qualifications.

The Transition Accountant is responsible for managing the orderly and accurate financial transition of newly acquired properties. This role oversees portfolio assignments ranging from 5–15 properties, coordinates bank setup and system configuration, loads financial data, communicates with prior management companies, and resolves accounting discrepancies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, customer-focused, and capable of working independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a transition portfolio of approximately 5–15 properties

• Complete full financial transition of assigned properties, including system setup and bank account openings

• Load initial Trial Balance and Budget into accounting systems

• Upload resident lists, balances, billing setup, and order coupons/welcome letters

• Coordinate vendor billing updates and change of address notifications

• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies with prior management companies

• Assist with contracts, proposals, and marketing reports

• Maintain new property and marketing reports

• Review incomplete financial data to build accurate base financial records

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Professional demeanor and positive attitude

• Experience handling multiple properties or client portfolios preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Potential hybrid/remote flexibility after 90-day evaluation

Transition Accountant managing property onboarding, financial setup, bank accounts, vendor coordination, and accounting issue resolution in Atlanta, GA.