Senior Associate – Client Accounting Services, Real Estate

Baker Tilly US

. Serve as a Senior Accounting Associate for multiple clients across the country in a cloud-based environment .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeFrisco • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $62,770 - $118,990 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and accounting for real estate assets, with a strong focus on analytical skills and attention to detail. Proficient in managing client relationships and supporting team development in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingThree+ Years Of Experience In Commercial Real EstateIntermediate To Advanced Proficiency With MS Office/ExcelExperience With MRI Or YardiExcellent Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAccounting Records MaintenanceCash Flow ManagementJournal Entry PreparationBudget Preparation And ReviewExcess Net Cash Flow Distribution CalculationsTenant Reconciliation SettlementsLease Input And SetupAnnual Financial Statement AuditsTax Return Support

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Property Management SoftwareMRIYardi

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstatePublic AccountingDevelopment AccountingConstruction AccountingReal Estate Assets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Senior Accounting Associate for multiple clients across the country in a cloud-based environment
Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages for assigned properties
Maintain accounting records for ownership entities holding real estate assets
Monitor compliance with ownership, debt and other agreements
Prepare monthly annualized income and expense projections to support cash flow management and investor approval decisions
Prepare and analyze periodic excess net cash flow distribution calculations
Prepare journal entries for acquisitions, dispositions and financings
Prepare data supporting annual financial statement audits and tax returns
Assist with preparation and review of annual budgets
Work with Property Management on tenant reconciliation settlements for operating expenses, real estate taxes and utilities
Input and set up new leases and lease renewals in property management software
Network and build relationships with clients and internal teams
Support team member growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy
Handle accounting matters for commercial, retail and hospitality assets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting
Three+ (3)+ years of experience in commercial real estate or public accounting with exposure to commercial real estate
Development/Construction accounting background is preferred
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office software/Excel
Experience with MRI or Yardi is preferred
Excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration and time management skills
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement near one of Baker Tilly's offices
Flexibility in how and where work is done
Steady schedule supporting work/life balance
On-the-job coaching and mentoring
Firm-wide learning and development programs
Career growth and upward career trajectory
Friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage work-life balance