About the Senior Accountant Role at Robert Half

Robert Half is proud to partner with a leading real estate firm in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to find a talented Senior Accountant for an exciting on-site opportunity. This pivotal role demands a professional with 5–7 years of specialized real estate accounting experience, ideally in property management, development, or related sectors. If you thrive in a detail-oriented environment and excel at transforming complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders, this position is your next career milestone. Located in the vibrant coastal city of Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, you'll contribute to ensuring precise financial management in a dynamic real estate landscape.

Real estate accounting is more than numbers—it's about driving strategic decisions for property portfolios, optimizing cash flows, and maintaining compliance amid evolving regulations. Our client values accuracy, proactive problem-solving, and a collaborative spirit. As a Senior Accountant, you'll be the backbone of their financial operations, delivering monthly reports that empower owners and management to make informed choices. With Virginia Beach's booming real estate market, this role offers stability and growth in a region known for its beaches, business-friendly environment, and high quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will involve hands-on financial stewardship:

• Prepare and analyze comprehensive monthly financial reports, offering deep insights into property performance, revenue trends, and expense variances for owners and management teams.
• Execute month-end closing procedures with meticulous attention to detail, upholding GAAP standards and internal policies to close books accurately and on time.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, tracking all financial transactions from leases and maintenance to capital expenditures.
• Create and post precise journal entries to capture accruals, depreciation, prepaid expenses, and other real estate-specific adjustments.
• Conduct thorough account reconciliations, swiftly identifying and resolving discrepancies in vendor statements, tenant ledgers, and intercompany accounts.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, verifying all deposits, wires, and ACH transactions align with recorded entries.
• Collaborate closely with management, responding to financial inquiries and delivering data-driven recommendations to enhance profitability.
• Monitor and strengthen internal financial controls, proposing process improvements like automation tools to streamline operations.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, including tax filings, HUD reporting, and fair housing standards.
• Support external and internal audits by compiling documentation, explaining variances, and implementing audit findings.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, you'll bring:

• 5–7 years of hands-on real estate accounting experience, with proven expertise in property management or development.
• A detail-oriented mindset and strong proficiency in financial reporting tailored to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with industry software such as Yardi Voyager, AppFolio, QuickBooks, or MRI Software.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, real estate tax implications, and fund accounting principles.
• Exceptional analytical skills to dissect financial data and forecast trends.
• Excellent communication abilities for presenting complex information clearly.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or similar certification is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Virginia Beach, VA, fostering team collaboration.

This role suits ambitious accountants eager to advance in real estate finance, leveraging Virginia Beach's thriving market for long-term career growth.

Why Join Us?

Partnering with Robert Half means accessing top-tier opportunities with competitive compensation around $90,000 annually, plus a robust benefits package including health coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional development. Enjoy Virginia Beach's perks—proximity to beaches, a low cost of living, and a supportive work culture. Robert Half's expertise in finance placements ensures you're set for success. Apply now to elevate your career in real estate accounting!

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