Senior Accountant (Real Estate & Property Management)
Marketplace Homes, LLC, Southfield, MI, United States
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Full Time Professional Southfield, MI, Southfield, MI, US
Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant with experience in Single‑Family Rental (SFR) portfolios and property management operations. This role will oversee accounting for a large portfolio of residential properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational support. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with high-volume property data, understands the nuances of SFR accounting, and has strong experience with fixed assets and depreciation.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for an SFR portfolio
Manage full‑cycle accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Oversee property‑level accounting, including rent revenue, security deposits, maintenance expenses, and tenant activity
Maintain fixed asset schedules for property acquisitions, capital improvements, and disposals
Calculate and record depreciation expense for real‑estate assets in accordance with GAAP and tax reporting requirements
Support cost segregation studies and ensure proper classification of capital expenditures vs. repairs and maintenance
Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes across multiple entities and properties
Analyze financial performance and provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
Partner with property management teams to ensure accuracy of rent rolls, billing, and expense allocations
Assist with audits, tax filings, and lender/investor reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with internal controls and continuously improve accounting processes
Mentor junior staff and review work for accuracy and completeness
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in real estate, ideally SFR or residential portfolios
Strong knowledge of GAAP and real‑estate accounting principles, including fixed assets and depreciation methodologies
Experience with property management/accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, Buildium, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, large dataset management)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with high‑volume SFR platforms or institutional property management environments
Familiarity with cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and 1031 exchanges
Experience with multi‑entity structures and investor reporting
Exposure to property acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio scaling
Hybrid company - reporting in to office located in Southfield MI, 3x weekly.
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Full Time Professional Southfield, MI, Southfield, MI, US
Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant with experience in Single‑Family Rental (SFR) portfolios and property management operations. This role will oversee accounting for a large portfolio of residential properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational support. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with high-volume property data, understands the nuances of SFR accounting, and has strong experience with fixed assets and depreciation.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for an SFR portfolio
Manage full‑cycle accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Oversee property‑level accounting, including rent revenue, security deposits, maintenance expenses, and tenant activity
Maintain fixed asset schedules for property acquisitions, capital improvements, and disposals
Calculate and record depreciation expense for real‑estate assets in accordance with GAAP and tax reporting requirements
Support cost segregation studies and ensure proper classification of capital expenditures vs. repairs and maintenance
Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes across multiple entities and properties
Analyze financial performance and provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
Partner with property management teams to ensure accuracy of rent rolls, billing, and expense allocations
Assist with audits, tax filings, and lender/investor reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with internal controls and continuously improve accounting processes
Mentor junior staff and review work for accuracy and completeness
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in real estate, ideally SFR or residential portfolios
Strong knowledge of GAAP and real‑estate accounting principles, including fixed assets and depreciation methodologies
Experience with property management/accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, Buildium, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, large dataset management)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with high‑volume SFR platforms or institutional property management environments
Familiarity with cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and 1031 exchanges
Experience with multi‑entity structures and investor reporting
Exposure to property acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio scaling
Hybrid company - reporting in to office located in Southfield MI, 3x weekly.
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