Senior Corporate Accountant (Remote)

Arboreal Management is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our growing finance team and support accounting, reporting, and process improvements across our rapidly expanding property management portfolio.

Our accounting function enables scalable, accurate financial operations that support property teams, owners, and senior leadership. We value thoughtful, process-driven accounting professionals who prioritize accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who is experienced with month-end close, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, and who takes pride in building repeatable processes and clear documentation. If you enjoy working in a fast-growing, technology-enabled environment and helping shape accounting operations, this role may be a great fit.

Arboreal Management is a Seattle-based property management company operating thousands of apartment homes across the Pacific Northwest and growing approximately 25% per year.

We focus on building efficient, technology-enabled operations that allow us to deliver high-quality housing at scale.

Our company is built on three pillars: (1) The best local property managers in the business (2) A strong and empowered off-shore back office and (3) Cutting edge AI-enabled technology.

Together these allow us to manage a rapidly expanding portfolio while maintaining strong service for residents and property owners.

The Senior Corporate Accountant will own key aspects of the corporate accounting lifecycle, including month-end close activities, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role partners closely with property accounting, operations, and our offshore finance team to ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting.

Primary focus areas include:

• Month-end close and journal entries

• Account reconciliations and variance analysis

• Financial reporting and support for audits

• Process documentation and controls

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys improving processes, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring reliable financial information.

• Prepare and review month-end and quarter-end journal entries for corporate accounts

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring account balances are accurate and supported

• Coordinate close tasks with property accounting and offshore teams to meet reporting deadlines

• Perform and review account reconciliations (bank, prepaid, accruals, intercompany, fixed assets, etc.)

• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and provide clear variance explanations

• Produce analytical support for balance sheet and P&L movements

• Prepare monthly financial reports and schedules for internal stakeholders and owners

• Support external audits and tax information requests, including preparation of schedules and documentation

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls

• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and process documentation for corporate accounting tasks

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and automate recurring tasks

• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects to improve system integrations and reporting capabilities

• Mentor and review work performed by junior accountants and offshore team members

• Collaborate with property accounting, operations, and technology teams to resolve issues and improve data flows

• Provide finance support for ad hoc projects and business initiatives

• 4+ years of accounting experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or property management finance

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with month-end close and reconciliations

• Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel; experience with property management or ERP systems is a plus

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work across distributed teams

The ideal candidate is organized, process-minded, and enjoys improving accounting operations to support a fast-growing business.

• Public accounting experience or CPA/licensed accountant

• Experience in real estate or property management accounting

• Experience working with offshore or distributed finance teams

• Competitive salary and opportunity to participate in company benefit programs

• Hybrid or remote work options depending on candidate location and business needs

Arboreal is building a modern operating platform for housing. This role offers the opportunity to own critical corporate accounting processes across a fast-growing portfolio and help shape systems and controls that improve accuracy, reduce cost, and support strategic decision-making.

You will join a team committed to technology-enabled efficiency, clear processes, and continuous improvement.