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Accounting Manager Jobs in Charleston County, SC at Bond Street REIT
Title: Accounting Manager
Company: Bond Street REIT
Location: Charleston County, SC
Charleston-based Bond Street Real Estate Investment Trust is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team. Bond Street REIT is a private, perpetual life NAV REIT exclusively focused on convenience retail assets in southeast markets. The firm is vertically integrated, with in-house capabilities across asset management, property management and acquisitions. With access to up to $900 million of capital through a combination of debt and committed equity, Bond Street is well-positioned to support continued growth and execute on its acquisition strategy at scale. The platform is also actively consolidating legacy assets into the REIT through 721 exchange transactions, further expanding and institutionalizing the portfolio. More information about the firm is available at bondstreetreit.com.
Location:
850 Morrison Drive, Suite 500, Charleston, SC 29403
This is a full-time, in-office position with required availability from 8:30am to 5:30pm and flexibility for additional hours based on business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee core accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all financial activities
- Partner closely and report directly to the CFO, serving as a key contributor to financial strategy, operational execution, and decision support
- Manage and oversee month-end close process for subsidiaries
- Consolidation of REIT entities
- Manage general ledger activity, including bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis
- Analyze financial results at both the company and property level, identifying trends, variances, and performance drivers
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial planning
- Assist with cash flow management and financial modeling as needed
- Coordinate and support external audits, lender requests, and other third-party financial inquiries
- Ensure strong internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP compliance
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of tax-related reporting, including 1099s, K-1s, and other required filings, in collaboration with external tax advisors
- Manage vendor relationships, billing issues, and maintenance of vendor records
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support business initiatives and operational goals
- Take ownership of ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or senior-level responsibility
- Experience owning month-end close process
- Experience with consolidations of multi-entity structures
- Experience with audited financial statements a plus
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices- real estate accounting, lease accounting, fixed assets, consolidations
- Experience with AppFolio or similar accounting systems preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-directed, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with REIT structures is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary based on experience
- Annual performance bonus
- Health insurance and 401k
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Weekly team lunch
- Direct exposure to senior leadership
- Clear path to advancement with growing platform
- Flexible Fridays
This position works alongside our Controller and reports directly to our Chief Financial Officer.
Contact:
Maria Castellano | [email protected]
