Position: Property Accountant
Salary: $2,000 - 3,500 USD per month, depending on experience
Working Hours: M-F 9am-5pm EST/CST

About the company:
A real estate private equity firm based in Birmingham, Alabama that acquires and operates multifamily and industrial real estate across the United States.

About the role:

This person will take ownership of accounts payable and financial process management across corporate and property-level entities.

You will work directly with the principals and a small internal team while coordinating with external accountants and third-party property managers.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operational ownership, building clean financial processes, and ensuring that every dollar across a real estate portfolio is accurately tracked.

Duties and responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Ownership

Manage the full lifecycle of accounts payable across corporate entities and operating companies
Process and verify invoices from vendors, service providers, and property managers
Track and manage subscription renewals and recurring expenses
Coordinate payment approvals and ensure timely disbursements

Vendor & Expense Management

Maintain relationships with vendors and service providers
Ensure accurate documentation and invoice approvals
Maintain organized records of vendor contracts and payment schedules

Property & Fund-Level Reconciliations

Assist with reconciliation of financials coming from third-party property management firms
Identify discrepancies between property management reports and internal records
Support the preparation of financial summaries used internally and for investors

Accounting Coordination

Work closely with an external accounting resource
Help prepare clean data and documentation for month-end and quarterly reporting
Support improvements in internal financial processes as the firm grows

Process & System Development

Help create scalable processes for AP and financial tracking
Improve documentation and internal financial workflows

Requirements:

The team is looking for someone who can step into the role and operate independently from day one.

Strong candidates typically have:

4–8+ years of accounting experience
Background in real estate, private equity, or property accounting
Experience managing accounts payable and vendor payments
Exposure to property management financial reporting
Strong organizational and documentation habits
Excellent written communication skills

Preferred Background

The ideal profile resembles the principals’ own background:

Big Four accounting training followed by industry experience, OR
Accounting experience at a real estate investment firm, property operator, or real estate PE firm

Property Accountant (LATAM/SA) - 18319