Macdonald & Company are proudly partnered with a private commercial real estate investment firm based in Charlotte, NC, to appoint a Property Accountant. Rooted in a multi-generational legacy of property ownership and investment expertise, the company has built a reputation for thoughtful acquisitions, disciplined execution, and hands-on asset management across the Southeastern United States. With a diverse portfolio spanning over 25 assets across multiple states and asset classes, the firm identifies value-added opportunities and executes with precision. The leadership team brings deep institutional experience, having collectively acquired more than $3 billion in real estate, and maintains a collaborative, integrity-driven culture that emphasizes long-term value creation through operational excellence.
Position Overview:
The firm are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Property Accountant to support a growing portfolio of multiple assets. This role plays a critical part in the firm's initiative to internalize its accounting function, transitioning responsibilities from a third-party provider to an integrated in-house team. The candidate will support the firm's partners with bookkeeping, AP/AR, and select administrative property management tasks. The role leans more heavily into accounting and is ideal for a well-organized professional with experience in real estate financials. This is a hybrid position with flexibility and direct exposure to leadership, offering a stable yet engaging environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day bookkeeping and property-level accounting support across multiple entities.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate coding, processing, and reconciliation.
- Assist in setting up and maintaining financial records as internal accounting transitions from third-party providers.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and assist with closing processes.
- Utilize accounting and property management software (Yardi required; Abacus or similar a plus) for recordkeeping and workflow management.
- Maintain organized documentation of vendor contracts, invoices, and payment tracking.
- Prepare routine financial reports for internal use and ownership review.
- Assist with general administrative tasks related to operations and accounting as needed.
- Report directly to the Director of Operations and Vice President of Accounting & Finance, supporting them in both day-to-day execution and process improvement initiatives.
- Support the property management team in coordinating with vendors and service providers.
- Track lease documentation, utility setups, and other administrative items tied to property operations.
- Help input maintenance requests and ensure timely follow-up with vendors and contractors.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that basic operational tasks (e.g., inspections, scheduling, service logs) are documented and executed.
- Provide organizational support for key property-level initiatives and day-to-day problem solving.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in bookkeeping, property accounting, or related administrative finance real estate roles.
- Strong proficiency with accounting software; Yardi experience is preferred.
- High attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across entities in a fast-paced, lean environment.
- Experience in property management or real estate operations is preferred.
- Comfortable communicating with external vendors, contractors, and internal operations teams.
- Capable of assisting with administrative aspects of property management, including lease tracking and vendor coordination.
- Demonstrated reliability, consistency, and ability to follow through with minimal oversight.
- Positive, team-oriented mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
- Hybrid work flexibility: must be able to work onsite at least two days per week.