5Rivers CRE, LLC
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Location:
Houston,TX (Headquarters in Houston Heights)
About 5Rivers CRE
5Rivers CRE, LLC is a
family‑owned boutique full‑service CRE investment and asset management firm , founded in 1996 and headquartered at 945 Heights Boulevard, Houston Heights, TX. With offices in Atlanta, New York City, Charlotte, Montgomery, and Baton Rouge, the company specializes in acquiring and managing
ClassA, open‑air retail shopping centers
across seven Sun Belt states. They currently oversee around
5.4 million sqft
of retail space across
24+ properties , representing approximately
$700million in assets under management , with over
500 tenants
and
~520 investor families , distributing
$1.5M–1.7M monthly
in returns to investors. Notable acquisitions include Fayette Pavilion in Georgia (~1.1Msqft, 96% leased) and the Shoppes at EastChase in Alabama (388,700sqft, anchored by major national brands). Position Summary As an Accounting Assistant at 5Rivers CRE, you will support financial operations across a diversified retail estate portfolio. You’ll maintain accurate financial records, manage billing and payments, handle reconciliations, assist in budgeting and reporting, and collaborate with property and operations teams to ensure smooth accounting processes across their seven‑state footprint. Key Responsibilities Record all day-to-day financial transactions in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Yardi, MRI, AppFolio) Manage
accounts payable and accounts receivable , including tenant rent and CAM reconciliations, vendor invoices, and investor distributions Reconcile
bank, credit card, and loan
statements monthly Maintain the
general ledger
and support monthly financial close processes Prepare
monthly internal reports
and financial statements for management Track property-level income and expenditure categories Coordinate with the
asset management/property management team
to ensure accurate billing, collections, and lease administration Assist with
budget creation
and variance tracking Support
annual audit and tax preparation
efforts Ensure compliance with company policies and CRE-related financial regulations Maintain structured and secure financial records in both digital and physical formats Qualifications Associate or Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting, Finance , or related fields (preferred) 3+ years
of bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally in
commercial real estate
or
retail property management Proficiency with accounting platforms such as
QuickBooks ,
Yardi ,
MRI , or similar Solid knowledge of
GAAP , ledger management, and reconciliations Experience handling
CAM reconciliations ,
tenant ledger accounting , and rent billing is a plus Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills Preferred Skills & Attributes Familiarity with
lease structures, tenant ledgers , and lease administration Understanding of retail property operations, including big‑box and lifestyle centers Comfort working across multiple entities/properties in various states Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to support cross-functional teams in Houston and other major Sun Belt markets Adaptability to evolving accounting systems and process improvements Why Join 5Rivers CRE? Be part of a
tight-knit, entrepreneurial team
powering one of the fastest-growing retail CRE firms in the Sun Belt Work across a substantial portfolio of properties with
steady investor distributions , underpinned by long-term returns and a value-add acquisition strategy. Support financial operations for high-profile centers such as
Fayette Pavilion (GA)
and
Shoppes at EastChase (AL) , both owned and managed by the firm. Opportunity to grow in a rapidly scaling operation that doubled its square footage in recent years with efficient, low-overhead execution. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and major holidays Professional development opportunities and growth within a dynamic CRE firm To Apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your bookkeeping/CRE experience and interest in working with retail commercial real estate at acoleman@5riverscre.com Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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family‑owned boutique full‑service CRE investment and asset management firm , founded in 1996 and headquartered at 945 Heights Boulevard, Houston Heights, TX. With offices in Atlanta, New York City, Charlotte, Montgomery, and Baton Rouge, the company specializes in acquiring and managing
ClassA, open‑air retail shopping centers
across seven Sun Belt states. They currently oversee around
5.4 million sqft
of retail space across
24+ properties , representing approximately
$700million in assets under management , with over
500 tenants
and
~520 investor families , distributing
$1.5M–1.7M monthly
in returns to investors. Notable acquisitions include Fayette Pavilion in Georgia (~1.1Msqft, 96% leased) and the Shoppes at EastChase in Alabama (388,700sqft, anchored by major national brands). Position Summary As an Accounting Assistant at 5Rivers CRE, you will support financial operations across a diversified retail estate portfolio. You’ll maintain accurate financial records, manage billing and payments, handle reconciliations, assist in budgeting and reporting, and collaborate with property and operations teams to ensure smooth accounting processes across their seven‑state footprint. Key Responsibilities Record all day-to-day financial transactions in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Yardi, MRI, AppFolio) Manage
accounts payable and accounts receivable , including tenant rent and CAM reconciliations, vendor invoices, and investor distributions Reconcile
bank, credit card, and loan
statements monthly Maintain the
general ledger
and support monthly financial close processes Prepare
monthly internal reports
and financial statements for management Track property-level income and expenditure categories Coordinate with the
asset management/property management team
to ensure accurate billing, collections, and lease administration Assist with
budget creation
and variance tracking Support
annual audit and tax preparation
efforts Ensure compliance with company policies and CRE-related financial regulations Maintain structured and secure financial records in both digital and physical formats Qualifications Associate or Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting, Finance , or related fields (preferred) 3+ years
of bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally in
commercial real estate
or
retail property management Proficiency with accounting platforms such as
QuickBooks ,
Yardi ,
MRI , or similar Solid knowledge of
GAAP , ledger management, and reconciliations Experience handling
CAM reconciliations ,
tenant ledger accounting , and rent billing is a plus Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills Preferred Skills & Attributes Familiarity with
lease structures, tenant ledgers , and lease administration Understanding of retail property operations, including big‑box and lifestyle centers Comfort working across multiple entities/properties in various states Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to support cross-functional teams in Houston and other major Sun Belt markets Adaptability to evolving accounting systems and process improvements Why Join 5Rivers CRE? Be part of a
tight-knit, entrepreneurial team
powering one of the fastest-growing retail CRE firms in the Sun Belt Work across a substantial portfolio of properties with
steady investor distributions , underpinned by long-term returns and a value-add acquisition strategy. Support financial operations for high-profile centers such as
Fayette Pavilion (GA)
and
Shoppes at EastChase (AL) , both owned and managed by the firm. Opportunity to grow in a rapidly scaling operation that doubled its square footage in recent years with efficient, low-overhead execution. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and major holidays Professional development opportunities and growth within a dynamic CRE firm To Apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your bookkeeping/CRE experience and interest in working with retail commercial real estate at acoleman@5riverscre.com Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at 5Rivers CRE, LLC by 2x Get notified about new Accounting Assistant jobs in
Houston, TX . Houston, TX $48,000.00-$55,000.00 5 days ago Houston, TX $69,700.00-$104,600.00 1 day ago Bellaire, TX $50,000.00-$55,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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