Sr. Real Estate Accountant

ARCAN Capital • Atlanta/Smyrna/Marietta/Sandy Springs/Chamblee/Morrow, GA

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About The Position

Arcan Capital is dedicated to delivering exceptional returns for our investors by providing outstanding homes for our residents. As a Senior Real Estate Accountant, you will play a critical role in overseeing property-level accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across a growing portfolio. This role is ideal for a highly detail-oriented accounting professional with strong real estate experience, advanced financial reporting skills, and hands-on expertise with Yardi. You will serve as a key contributor to the accounting team while supporting leadership and mentoring junior staff. Founded in 2016, Arcan Capital is a rapidly growing company specializing in the acquisition and management of apartment communities across the Southeastern United States. With a team of over 100 employees—and continued expansion ahead—you will be an integral part of our success. We foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture and are committed to professional development, operational excellence, and delivering value to our residents and stakeholders. As a Senior Real Estate Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the full-cycle accounting process for a portfolio of properties. You will lead month-end close processes, prepare and review financial statements, perform detailed reconciliations, and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls. You will work closely with the Controller and Assistant Controller while partnering cross-functionally with asset management and property operations teams. This role requires a high level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies at both the macro and granular levels.

Requirements

• 4–6+ years of real estate or property management accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and property-level accounting principles.
• Advanced experience with Yardi property management software required.
• Proven ability to prepare and review financial statements and manage month-end close processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to analyze and reconcile complex financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience mentoring or reviewing junior staff.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Prior experience as a Senior Accountant, Property Accountant, or similar role required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multifamily or commercial real estate portfolios strongly preferred.
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of multifamily and/or commercial real estate assets.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and supporting schedules.
• Produce and analyze monthly financial statements, including variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations, cash activity, and general ledger reconciliations with a strong focus on accuracy and detail.
• Monitor property-level financial performance and proactively identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation.
• Utilize Yardi property management software for accounting, reporting, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with property management and asset management teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and reviewing the work of property accountants and junior staff.
• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Benefits

• Supportive and people-focused culture — We prioritize long-term growth and employee success.
• Opportunities for advancement — We promote from within and invest in our team.
• Competitive compensation & benefits — Including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level