Senior Associate, Client Accounting Services-Real Estate (Property Development)

Location: Frisco, Texas, USA; hybrid work arrangement

Salary: $49,500–$118,990 per year

Company

Baker Tilly is a professional services firm providing accounting, tax, assurance, advisory, and outsourced client accounting services across the United States and globally.

What you will do

• Manage property accounting activities for multiple real estate development clients in an outsourced accounting practice.
• Coordinate construction draw requests, including vendor invoices, lien waivers, change orders, funding sources, and approvals.
• Review and code hard and soft costs, construction management fees, fixed assets, job cost codes, and reimbursements.
• Record funding activity, equity contributions, loan proceeds, vendor payments, interest expense, and related general ledger entries.
• Reconcile loan payable balances, fixed asset work-in-progress accounts, construction activity, draw requests, and AvidXchange payment batches to Yardi.
• Support client relationships, resolve accounting issues, improve processes and controls, and assist with team training and development.

Requirements

• Three or more years of well-rounded experience in real estate accounting; property accounting experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; CPA certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll principles, financial records, and real estate property accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple clients, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, integrity, and discretion.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Cloud-based accounting environment with a focus on automation and technology.
• Varied client work, professional development, training, and continuing education opportunities.
• Steady schedule designed to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• Team-oriented culture focused on client service, professional growth, and continuous improvement.