Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support a portfolio of real estate assets in Nashville, Tennessee. This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on property accounting with team leadership, working closely with internal partners and ownership stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate financial reporting. The role is well suited for an experienced accountant who enjoys guiding others, managing competing deadlines, and contributing to a high-performing finance function. This position will be primarily responsible for review oversight and some individual portfolio management.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly close cycle for an assigned group of properties, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, allocations, and intercompany accounting activity.

• Review work completed by Staff Accountants (up to 4 direct reports), provide guidance on accounting issues, and help maintain quality and consistency across deliverables.

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for property portfolios with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.

• Evaluate financial results against budgets, investigate key variances, and communicate practical insights to support business decisions.

• Monitor general ledger activity to ensure transactions are recorded correctly across multiple entities and ownership structures.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations while supporting effective internal controls and sound accounting practices.

• Oversee cash-related accounting tasks such as bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, and reserve balance tracking.

• Collaborate with internal departments, external partners, auditors, and tax contacts to meet reporting requirements and deadlines.

• Participate in process enhancements, special projects, and initiatives that strengthen and scale the accounting operation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with property accounting experience strongly preferred as well as 2 years of supervisory experience in that time.

• Strong understanding of month-end close, accrual accounting, general ledger management, and financial statement preparation.

• Experience using property accounting or ERP platforms such as Yardi, Sage Intacct, or RealPage.

• Demonstrated ability to review work, coach entry-level team members, and provide day-to-day oversight.

• Excellent organizational skills with careful attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.

Compensation

$80,000.00-$105,000.00 Yearly

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