Commercial Staff Accountant

Posted 23 Days Ago
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48331, Farmington, MI, USA
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Real Estate • Consulting
The Role
Prepare full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for a commercial property portfolio. Perform GL reconciliations, budget preparation, variance analysis, invoice coding, CAM and real estate tax reconciliations, year-end tax workpapers, and support property acquisitions/dispositions while collaborating with property management and accounting teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our Commercial Accounting Team.

This role is responsible for full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with company policies and management agreements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports as required by ownership and management.
  • Perform general ledger account analysis and reconciliations.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets.
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for material fluctuations.
  • Code and review invoices for accounts payable processing.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable management agreements and internal controls.
  • Maintain, review, and interpret lease files and related documentation.
  • Complete CAM (Common Area Maintenance) and Real Estate Tax (RET) reconciliations, as applicable.
  • Prepare year-end tax workpapers.
  • Assist with property acquisitions and dispositions, including financial onboarding/offboarding.
  • Collaborate effectively with property management and accounting teams.
  • Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by Accounting Manager, Controller, or CFO.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of real estate accounting experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with Yardi or comparable property management/accounting software preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Friedman Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran's status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

Skills Required

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Minimum of two (2) years of real estate accounting experience
  • Experience with Yardi or comparable property management/accounting software
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The Company
250 Employees

What We Do

Friedman Real Estate is a premier national firm providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services. As one of the largest privately-held full-service organizations in the nation, they offer a single point of contact for commercial brokerage, multifamily management, construction, and advisory services. The company manages over 140 properties, encompassing 10,000+ apartment homes and 15 million square feet of commercial space across the country.

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