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Macdonald & Company

Senior Accountant - Commercial Real Estate

Macdonald & Company, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Macdonald & Company Macdonald & Company are proudly partnered with a private commercial real estate investment firm based in Charlotte, NC, to appoint a Senior 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 Senior 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. Seniority level

Seniority level Associate Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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