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Staff Accountant

Confidential ClientReal Estate & Construction
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$70,000 - $75,000
Atlanta, Georgia
A Day Ago

The Staff Accountant role offers an early-career professional hands-on experience across the full spectrum of property accounting, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger functions. This 12–18 month development program provides exposure to various accounting areas with opportunities for full-time placement or transition into fund accounting, emphasizing adaptability, problem-solving, and collaboration within property accounting teams.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This is a 12–18 month property-accounting development program designed to provide hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions. You will rotate through accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger/financial reporting assignments to build a broad foundation before specializing.

  • Gain hands-on experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger/financial reporting within property accounting.
  • Accept shifting assignments across functional areas as part of the structured development program.
  • Support day-to-day accounting tasks with strong attention to detail and timely follow-up.
  • Collaborate with property accounting and operations teams to resolve issues and identify process improvements.
  • Use Excel and Microsoft Office to prepare reports, analyze data, and support month-end activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (any field). A degree in Accounting is preferred but not mandatory.
  • 0–1 year of accounting experience (internship or entry-level). Commercial real estate exposure or Yardi experience is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of, or demonstrated aptitude for, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Proficient with Excel and comfortable working with evolving responsibilities and some ambiguity.
  • Strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Compensation & Schedule

  • Contract — Full time
  • Base pay: $70,000 — $75,000 per year (as posted)
  • This role is a 12–18 month development assignment with potential placement as a Property Accountant or transition into Fund Accounting upon successful completion.

Why This Role

This position is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who wants broad exposure across property accounting functions and a clear path for growth. You’ll work with experienced teams, receive structured rotations, and gain skills that position you for a full-time accounting role afterward.


Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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