Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a property accounting team in Nashville, Tennessee, where finance plays an active role in supporting business performance and decision-making. This position offers responsibility for a portfolio of real estate assets while also providing guidance to entry-level accounting staff. The role is well suited for an experienced individual who enjoys ownership, thrives in a dynamic setting, and wants meaningful exposure to leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the monthly close cycle for an assigned group of properties, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, allocations, and intercompany transactions.
• Review the work of three Staff Accountants, providing feedback, coaching, and oversight to maintain quality and timeliness.
• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for properties and related ownership entities.
• Evaluate operating results against budgets and prior periods, then communicate key drivers and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor general ledger activity to ensure transactions are recorded correctly across multiple entities and ownership structures.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and help maintain reliable internal accounting controls.
• Support treasury-related activities by handling bank reconciliations, monitoring cash positions, and tracking reserve balances.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to deliver complete and timely financial information.
• Assist with audit preparation, tax support, investor reporting, and initiatives designed to improve accounting processes and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with property accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of month-end close, accrual-based accounting, and general ledger management.
• Experience using property accounting or ERP platforms such as Yardi, Sage Intacct, or RealPage.
• Prior experience reviewing work or mentoring entry-level accountants in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to accuracy and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.

Compensation

$95,000.00-$100,000.00 Yearly

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