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Senior Real Estate Accountant

UKRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Sept 2025

About the role

This is a remote position.

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for real estate? We’re seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Accountant to join our team and play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and performance across our property portfolio.

In this role, you’ll prepare and review financial statements, generate reports for management and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and relevant tax regulations. You’ll support property-level accounting activities such as rent collections, lease administration, and expense allocations, while also managing reconciliations, audits, and general ledger oversight. Beyond the numbers, you’ll collaborate closely with property management teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and strategies to maximize financial performance.

Job Highlights:

Contract type: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 6:00pm Pacific Time

Responsibilities:

Prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analyses
Generate financial reports for management and external stakeholders, such as investors, partners, lenders, and regulatory authorities
Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), and any industry-specific accounting standards
Provide support for property-level accounting activities, including rent collections, expense allocations, lease administration, and tenant billing
Conduct regular audits of property financial records to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Monitor and analyze property financial performance
Maintain the general ledger for real estate entities, ensuring accurate recording of transactions and adherence to accounting principles
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of various accounts and financial data
Collaborate with property management teams to develop annual budgets and forecasts for real estate properties
Assist with tax planning and compliance for real estate entities
Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, including property taxes, income taxes, and other relevant tax obligations
Establish and maintain effective internal control procedures to safeguard financial assets and prevent fraudulent activities
Support external audits by providing required documentation and addressing audit inquiries

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
A Master's degree or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) qualification is desirable
Experience (typically 5+ years) in real-estate accounting or a similar role
Thorough knowledge of real estate accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and tax regulations
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Must have a strong work ethic, detail-oriented with strong verbal, analytical, and follow-through skills