Position Summary

The Real Estate Accountant supports the financial operations of MHM RealCo LLC and subsidiaries (MHM RealCo) by managing monthly close processes, preparing journal entries, analyzing financial statements, and ensuring accurate reporting across all entities. The role provides financial insights to leadership, maintains accounting systems, manages fixed assets, leases and contributes to audits, tax filings, budgeting, and regulatory reporting. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS and maintaining the integrity of financial information.

Salary

Annual salary rate begins at $74, 246. Mid range at $94, 664. Actual starting rate will be commensurate with experience and education.

Scope and Impact

This role directly influences financial accuracy, compliance, and decision-making for MHM RealCo and related entities. Responsibilities impact financial reporting, budgeting, audit readiness and tax filings. Accurate financial analysis and reporting support leadership decision-making and contribute to organizational stewardship and accountability.

Decision-Making Authority

Operates independently within established accounting guidelines when preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, analyzing variances, and preparing financial reports. Uses judgment to identify discrepancies, recommend corrections, and escalate significant issues to accounting leadership.

Interactions / Working Relationships

Collaborates with Officers, Directors, internal departments, external auditors, tax consultants, property managers, leasing agents and accounting leadership. Provides financial support, guidance, and reports to internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of financial results and variance explanations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monthly Close, Reconciliation & Reporting

• Ensures compliance with federal and state health information privacy laws
• Manages the monthly close of MHM RealCo and records related activity into the general ledger
• Analyzes monthly financial statements and communicates with leadership to obtain variance explanations for financial and statistical data
• Provides accurate financial reports to leaders
• Performs general ledger account reconciliations for statement of financial position and statement of activities accounts
• Review and track lease agreements, including rent escalations, renewals, and modifications.
• Track and forecast cash flow for properties, managing rent receipts and payments.

Financial Statements, Tax Filings, & Budget Support

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and presentations for property portfolios.
• Creates financial reports using financial reporting software
• Prepares and monitors property budgets, ensuring accurate allocation of expenses and income.
• Prepares tax filings and ensures compliance with property tax regulations and deadlines.
• Compiles reports and schedules for external audits and budgeting processes

Fixed Assets, Inventory & Regulatory Reporting

• Maintains fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Performs or assists with annual inventory of property and equipment
• Prepares governmental reports including unclaimed property filings and census data

Special Projects & Leadership Support

• Performs special projects, analyses, and reports as requested by MHM RealCo CEO, CFO and Accounting leadership

Supervisory or Leadership Responsibilities

This position does not supervise others but may provide guidance to other staff as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Licenses/Certifications: None required
• Experience: At least four years of experience in property accounting or real estate finance. Knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS. Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Ability to perform complex reconciliations and variance analysis
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and handle abstract and concrete variables
• Strong written communication skills, including business correspondence and report writing.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Able to write professional reports and correspond with internal and external stakeholders.

Technology and Tools

• Internet and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Accounting software, preferably Oracle NetSuite
• Some experience with valuation models generally and Argus specifically.
• Financial reporting and data analysis tools

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work Setting: Office environment with regular interaction with staff
• Physical Demands:
  • Bending, stooping, twisting, turning
  • Walking, climbing step stools
  • Sitting and standing for periods of time
  • Ability to lift and maneuver up to 25 pounds
  • Other: Must have a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and auto liability insurance.