Description Job Description: Real Estate Accounting Associate (Remote) Overview My client is interviewing for a remote role as a Real Estate Accounting Associate to join adynamic accounting team under the leadership of the Real Estate Accounting Manager. As the Real Estate Accounting Associate, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the properties, monitor their performance, and carry out essential day-to-day accounting functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills and a passion for excellence. You’ll be managing financial packages, reconciliations, journal entries, and cash flow analyses as part of a forward-thinking team that thrives on precision and collaboration. You’ll also contribute to the company’s broader mission, demonstrate our values, and promote a culture of excellence. Key Responsibilities: General Accounting + Develop expertise in accounting platforms and systems, becoming the primary point of contact for team members seeking expert advice. + Manage and administer accounting systems, policies, and procedures to ensure sound financial practices across properties. + Oversee and supervise the preparation of financial statements and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. + Conduct data analysis, draw actionable conclusions, and implement recommendations tied to journal entries and financial packages. + Monitor the performance of a designated portfolio of properties, ensuring adherence to contracts and standards. + Prepare and process construction management fees and replacement reserves while maintaining comprehensive, organized workpapers. + Actively communicate with property management teams to provide accurate deliverables in a timely manner. + Prepare and deliver annual US GAAP audit requirements for assigned properties. + Manage ad hoc projects and additional assignments as directed. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cash Management + Participate in long and short-term business planning and objectives, serving as an integral contributor to budget processes. + Prepare and analyze periodic cash position reports across all properties. + Lead the preparation and review of annual property budgets and periodic reforecasts. + Assess and explain variances between budgeted and actual performance across corporate and property financials. + Initiate, review, and process financial transactions, including transfers, wires, ACHs, and stop payments as necessary. Requirements Qualifications & Requirements + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or Accounting required. + 2+ years of accounting experience in real estate or related industries preferred. + CPA or CPA track/candidacy strongly preferred. + Comprehensive knowledge of financial statement variance analysis, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and account reconciliation processes. + Advanced proficiency in English (written and verbal) with strong communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams. + A passion for delivering excellence in customer service and financial control. Preferred Skills and Traits + Experience analyzing complex financial data and drawing actionable conclusions. + Familiarity with real estate accounting practices is highly advantageous. + Strong technical accounting background and prior exposure to US GAAP audits. Benefits + Company pays for 100% of employee healthcare. + Remote position, but you can come into the office as much as you would like. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .