Senior Associate – Client Accounting Services, Real Estate

Baker Tilly US

. Serve as a Senior Accounting Associate for multiple clients across the country .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in property accounting for commercial, retail, and hospitality assets, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and lease management within the commercial real estate sector.

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Property AccountingFinancial ReportingMS Office/Excel ProficiencyCommercial Real Estate ExperienceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial Reporting PackagesJournal EntriesCash Flow ManagementBudget PreparationExcess Net Cash Flow CalculationsLease ManagementData AnalysisTax Return PreparationCompliance MonitoringAccounting Records Maintenance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

MRIYardiProperty Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstatePublic AccountingDevelopment AccountingConstruction AccountingFinancial Statement Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Senior Accounting Associate for multiple clients across the country
Provide property accounting services for commercial, retail, and hospitality assets
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 for cash flow management and investor approval decisions
Prepare and analyze periodic excess net cash flow distribution calculations
Prepare journal entries for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other significant transactions
Prepare data supporting annual financial statement audits and tax return preparation
Assist with annual budget preparation and review
Work with Property Management on tenant reconciliation settlements under lease terms
Input and set up new leases and lease renewals in property management software
Network and build relationships internally and with clients
Support team member growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility in how and where you get your work done
Steady schedule supporting work/life balance
Direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring
Firm-wide learning and development programs
Opportunities to build relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership
Support for professional growth and career trajectory
Friendships, social activities, and team outings encouraging work-life balance