Real Estate Accountant

We are seeking a skilled Real Estate Accountant to manage the financial operations of multiple related entities. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial recording and effective management of accounting tasks. This role offers a dynamic opportunity for growth and development within a vibrant industry. Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day accounting for multiple related entities, ensuring accurate transaction recording and allocation.
- Oversee intercompany transactions, loans, billing, and reconciliations while maintaining organized financial records.
- Collaborate closely with company ownership to understand the impact of business activities on financials.
- Review, code, approve, and process invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
- Resolve coding discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and payment inquiries efficiently.
- Manage daily cash activities across multiple bank accounts and entities, monitoring cash flow and upcoming obligations.
- Process rent payments, ACH transactions, credit card activities, and ensure accurate bank reconciliations.
- Communicate significant cash activities and obligations with ownership.
- Take ownership of the month-end close for all entities, preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
- Prepare monthly sales and use tax calculations, filings, and payments.
- Assist with tax registrations, annual Wisconsin DFI filings, and manage fixed asset and depreciation records.
- Track real estate expenses and support material inventory accounting.

Essential Skills

- Proficiency in generalized accounting with a strong grasp of GAAP and general ledger practices.
- Experience with reconciliation, month-end procedures, and preparing journal entries.
- Real estate accounting experience is preferred, along with familiarity with ERP systems, especially SAGE.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience in multi-entity accounting, with a preference for those with construction or real estate backgrounds.
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Work Environment This position offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with room for growth, as demonstrated by the opening due to a promotion. The role requires interaction with company ownership and managing financial operations across various entities. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced setting, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cottage Grove, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cottage Grove,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.