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Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Property Accountant to join our growing real estate organization. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of property accounting experience supporting commercial real estate portfolios, property management operations, and development/construction projects. This individual will play a critical role in financial reporting, portfolio accounting, capital expenditure tracking, budgeting support, and stakeholder communications while partnering closely with property management, asset management, and executive leadership teams. • Financial Reporting & General Accounting • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties and investment entities. • Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. • Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. • Maintain general ledger integrity and support financial reporting requirements. • Property & Portfolio Accounting • Manage accounting activities for a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets. • Oversee property-level accounting, including revenue recognition, operating expenses, accruals, and tenant-related transactions. • Prepare Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations and annual estimates. • Support property acquisitions, dispositions, and transitions. • Project & Construction Accounting • Track and report on capital expenditures and development costs for active construction and renovation projects. • Monitor project budgets, commitments, and construction draws. • Coordinate with project managers and development teams regarding project financial performance. • Maintain accurate project accounting records and reporting. • Fixed Asset & Investment Accounting • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records. • Account for capital improvements and asset additions. • Support investment and partnership accounting activities. • Ensure proper capitalization and expense treatment in accordance with accounting standards. • Audit & Stakeholder Support • Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits, tax reporting, lenders, and investors. • Respond to financial inquiries from management, investors, tenants, lenders, and external auditors. • Collaborate cross-functionally with property managers, asset managers, construction teams, and executive leadership. • Systems & Process Improvement • Utilize accounting and property management software to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy. • Assist with process improvements, internal controls, and accounting best practices. • Leverage technology platforms to streamline monthly reporting and payment processing. Skills & Qualifications • 10+ years of progressive real estate accounting experience. • Experience managing accounting for multi-property portfolios. • Construction and project accounting experience. • Familiarity with capital expenditure tracking and fixed asset accounting. • Experience with one or more of the following systems: (Yardi, MRI, Sage, BlackLine, Acumatica, Built, AvidXchange, Concur, Nexxus) • CPA or CPA-track a plus. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $48.08/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bethesda,MD. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
Maintain general ledger integrity and support financial reporting requirements.
Property & Portfolio Accounting • Manage accounting activities for a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets.
Oversee property-level accounting, including revenue recognition, operating expenses, accruals, and tenant-related transactions.
Prepare Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations and annual estimates.
Support property acquisitions, dispositions, and transitions.
Project & Construction Accounting • Track and report on capital expenditures and development costs for active construction and renovation projects.
Monitor project budgets, commitments, and construction draws.
Coordinate with project managers and development teams regarding project financial performance.
Maintain accurate project accounting records and reporting.
Fixed Asset & Investment Accounting • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.
Account for capital improvements and asset additions.
Support investment and partnership accounting activities.
Ensure proper capitalization and expense treatment in accordance with accounting standards.
Audit & Stakeholder Support • Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits, tax reporting, lenders, and investors.
Respond to financial inquiries from management, investors, tenants, lenders, and external auditors.
Collaborate cross-functionally with property managers, asset managers, construction teams, and executive leadership.
Systems & Process Improvement • Utilize accounting and property management software to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Assist with process improvements, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
Leverage technology platforms to streamline monthly reporting and payment processing.
Skills & Qualifications
10+ years of progressive real estate accounting experience.

Nice-to-haves

CPA or CPA-track a plus.

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