Senior Real Estate Accountant

TIAA

. Ensure investment accounting policies and procedures are correctly applied to financial transactions .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $79,200 - $104,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investment accounting policies, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance, with a strong ability to lead teams in preparing accurate financial analytics and reports. Proficient in financial modeling and risk management, with a focus on delivering timely and precise financial statements.

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Investment Accounting PoliciesGAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingCPA CertificationMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial StatementsFund AccountingFinancial ModelingFinancial Risk ManagementMonth-End Closing ReportsAsset EvaluationsPerformance Returns CalculationAccrual Basis ConversionJoint Venture Financial ReviewAd Hoc Financial Inquiries

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipDeadline ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Yardi

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Investment AccountingFinancial TransactionsPortfolio ManagementAsset ManagementCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure investment accounting policies and procedures are correctly applied to financial transactions
Work directly with asset management, portfolio management, and acquisition/disposition teams
Lead a team preparing month-end closing reports and subsidiary quarterly financial analytics
Report to senior management and ensure accurate asset evaluations
Prepare timely and accurate GAAP work papers and supporting schedules for internal and external audits
Review joint venture financial information for compliance with investment accounting policies and procedures
Incorporate ad hoc financial inquiries into monthly and quarterly reports
Calculate unlevered and levered, gross and net portfolio performance returns and property internal rates of return
Convert modified cash basis information from third-party management firms to accrual basis for fair value GAAP financial statements
Guide junior Investment Accountants on advanced issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of accounting or audit experience
University degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)
CPA certification (preferred)
Previous experience with Yardi (preferred)
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel (preferred)
Previous experience in a deadline-driven environment (preferred)
Experience with financial reporting (preferred)
Knowledge of GAAP and investment accounting policies and procedures
Experience with financial statements, fund accounting, financial modeling, and financial risk management
Sedentary work capability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Superior retirement program
Competitive health, wellness, and work life offerings
Financial, emotional, and physical well-being support
Future-focused skills and AI tools
Meaningful learning experiences and development pathways
Reasonable accommodation support for applicants with disabilities
Drug-free and smoke-free workplace