Senior Investment Accountant

Senior Investment Accountant – Real Estate Investments

Location: Alpharetta, GA | Hybrid – 2 Days In Office
Compensation: $85,000–$100,000 Base Salary, Depending on Experience

JRP-Atlanta is partnering with a growing, well-established real estate investment and development firm in Alpharetta to identify an experienced Senior Investment Accountant to join its accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with a strong background in real estate investment or fund accounting who enjoys working across multiple areas of the business and wants to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with investment-related accounting transactions, including debt and equity activity, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About the Role

This is a broad, cross-functional role supporting real estate investment accounting across a growing portfolio. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in real estate accounting and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. This role will work closely with the accounting team to support loan and equity activity, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting for management and investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Record accruals and payments for loan activity, including construction draws, interest, reserves, and fees
• Record equity contributions and member loans per source documents and contractual terms
• Support the team's bank reconciliation process by researching reconciling items and collaborating with offshore staff
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations (debt, equity, interco) and support docs for all material accounts, resolving or escalating unusual items
• Maintain accurate and organized workpapers to support all entries and reconciliations
• Prepare financial reporting packages for internal management review and external investors
• Assist with research and variance analysis reporting and provide commentary on key variances

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including real estate investment/fund accounting
• Proficiency in a real estate accounting system (Yardi preferred), including journal entries and reconciliations
• Working knowledge of GAAP principles including accruals, intercompany, and debt and equity transactions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for a hybrid team
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with construction lending and draws
• Experience using AI (Claude) is a plus. We are implementing several automated procedures that require human oversight, and aptitude with AI automation is preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive base salary of $85,000–$100,000, depending on experience, plus bonus and 401k with 3% match
• Hybrid schedule requiring only two days per week in the Alpharetta office
• Opportunity to work across a growing real estate investment portfolio
• Exposure to investment transactions, financial reporting, and cross-functional accounting activities
• Opportunity to contribute within a growing organization

If you're an experienced real estate investment or fund accounting professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd welcome the chance to connect!

JRP-Atlanta, LLC
Executive Recruiting | Construction, Real Estate & Development

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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JRP-Atlanta is a specialized executive search and professional recruiting firm dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with outstanding organizations. With a strong focus on the construction and real estate development industries, we take a relationship-driven, consultative approach to every search.

We believe successful placements go beyond qualifications on paper. By understanding the people, priorities, and long-term goals behind every opportunity, we build meaningful connections that create lasting value for both our clients and the professionals we represent.

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