Staff Accountant

Acree Brothers Realty Team is a Lynchburg-based real estate team founded by Stephen Acree serving buyers and sellers across Lynchburg Bedford County Forest Timberlake Amherst and Appomattox County. We were built on a straightforward belief: real estate is deeply personal and behind every transaction is a family starting fresh a couple downsizing or someone buying their first home. Our work is about helping people find clarity in a complex process and confidence in their choices.

That approach has grown the team to almost 20 team members; agents alongside listing operations and marketing coordinators; supported by deep familiarity with the neighborhoods schools and character of the communities we live and work in.

Location: Lynchburg VA - on site 5 days a week.

Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week

Classification: Exempt/Salary

This is our first dedicated accounting hire. As the team and its affiliated rental property holdings have grown so has the need for someone to own the financial record keeping with the same care we bring to client work.

The role supports day-to-day accounting across our real estate operations and rental property portfolio. The work is transactional and detail-driven: accounts payable accounts receivable bank and tenant ledger reconciliation and general ledger maintenance across number legal entities.

Because this is a new position part of the job is building the process rather than inheriting a finished one documenting procedures tightening the close and establishing the record keeping standard going forward. That is unusual latitude this early in an accounting career and it comes with the expectation that you will ask questions rather than guess.

This is a strong fit for someone early in their accounting career who wants breadth rather than a narrow specialty. You will see the full transaction cycle across two related but distinct operations a real estate practice and a rental operation.

The role is designed to grow. As you demonstrate accuracy and ownership the scope expands toward month-end close ownership financial reporting and analysis.

Process vendor invoices for brokerage operations and property-related expenses including repairs maintenance utilities and turnover costs

Code expenses to the correct entity property and general ledger account including distinguishing capitalizable improvements from deductible repairs

Process employee and agent expense reimbursements

Maintain the vendor master file and collect and retain Form W-9 documentation

Record rental income and tenant payments to the correct tenant ledger

Track and reconcile tenant balances partial payments late fees and delinquencies

Maintain security deposit records in accordance with the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and company procedure including deposit accounting at move-out

Reconcile all operating bank accounts monthly and prepare reconciliations for Owner review and signature

Prepare and post recurring journal entries

Assist with month-end close including account analysis and supporting schedules

Maintain organized audit-ready documentation for all entries

Prepare recurring financial reports for Owner review

Explain account activity and variances clearly to agents brokers and property staff who do not have a financial background

Support ad hoc analysis and special projects

These are conditions of the role and are stated here so that expectations are clear before you apply.

This position does not have signature authority on any company or escrow account and does not have authority to initiate outbound payments wires or ACH transfers without documented approval from President and Owner.

All bank escrow and trust account reconciliations prepared by this position are reviewed and signed by President and Owner monthly. Reconciliations are not self-approved.

This position is subject to a background check conducted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable Virginia law. Any offer is contingent on satisfactory completion.

This position handles confidential information including tenant personally identifiable information agent compensation and owner financial data. Compliance with company confidentiality and data-handling policy is a condition of employment.

Required

A degree in Accounting or Finance an accounting certificate completed coursework or documented full-cycle bookkeeping experience

03 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience. New graduates and career changers with relevant coursework are encouraged to apply

Working proficiency in Excel including formulas sorting and filtering and pivot tables

Demonstrated accuracy with numerical detail and the discipline to reconcile to zero rather than to close enough

Ability to maintain separate accurate records across multiple legal entities and meet recurring deadlines

Ability to explain financial information clearly to people without a financial background

Willingness to undergo a background check and be covered by a fidelity bond

Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

Experience with QuickBooks or with property management accounting software such as AppFolio Buildium Rent Manager or Yardi

Any prior exposure to real estate accounting including trust or escrow accounting tenant ledgers.

Prior responsibility for cash handling deposits or reconciliation in any setting

Progress toward the CPA exam or CPA eligibility coursework

Bookkeeping certification

Note: a bachelors degree is one way to satisfy the coursework requirement above but it is not independently required. We are screening for demonstrated accounting foundation and accuracy not credentials.

Compensation: $48000 to $58000

Equal Employment Opportunity. Acree Brothers Realty Team is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status disability veteran or military status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process and in the performance of essential job functions. To request an accommodation or an alternative method of application contact

Background Check. Any offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check conducted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable Virginia law. All required disclosures and written authorizations will be provided before any check is conducted. Criminal history is considered individually in relation to the duties of the position and consistent with applicable law.

At-Will Employment. Employment with Acree Brothers Realty Team is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this posting creates a contract of employment or a guarantee of continued employment or advancement.

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