Commercial Real Estate Accounting Built on Lease Accounting Expertise
Our client is a leading privately held real estate company specializing in the investment, development, acquisition, and management of residential and commercial properties across the United States. Since its founding, they have built a reputation for creating high-quality communities and delivering long-term value through operational excellence, innovation, and disciplined property management. With decades of industry success and a diverse real estate portfolio, they continue to expand their market presence while fostering collaborative teams committed to exceptional service, sustainable growth, and lasting community impact.
Job Description
Commercial real estate success relies on accountants who understand retail lease accounting beyond traditional finance. As a Retail Lease Accountant, you'll manage lease abstracting, CAM reconciliations, and retail portfolio reporting that support strategic property operations. Build a long-term global career with Emapta while enjoying a Top 1% employee experience for Top 1% talent.
Job Overview
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Shift: Night Shift, Consecutive Off
- Work Setup: Work From Home
Exciting Perks Await!
- Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
- Competitive Salary Package
- Night differential pay to maximize your earnings
- Permanent WFH arrangement
- Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
- Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
- Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
- Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
- Standard government and Emapta benefits
- Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
- Fun engagement activities for employees
- Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
- Career growth opportunities
- Diverse and supportive work environment
The Qualifications We Seek
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1-3 years of accounting experience in commercial real estate, retail property management, or property management accounting
- Hands-on experience in retail lease accounting, lease abstracting, CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliation, and lease administration highly preferred
- Working knowledge of GAAP and its application in day-to-day accounting
- Experience processing high-volume accounting transactions accurately and efficiently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, email applications, and property management/accounting systems such as Yardi, MRI, OneSite, PayScan, or similar platforms
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills for financial calculations, reconciliations, budgeting, and reporting
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, time management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Dependable, proactive, and accountable, with the ability to meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams
Your Daily Tasks
- Maintain accurate rent rolls, tenant ledgers, management fees, revenues, security deposits, commissions, and occupancy records
- Process tenant reimbursements, leasing commissions, and other payments while ensuring compliance with lease terms and broker agreements
- Review, reconcile, and audit accounting records, receipts, disbursements, and encumbrances to maintain financial accuracy
- Prepare monthly retail financial statements, owner packages, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Coordinate with utility billing providers on allocation methodologies for retail tenants
- Track percentage rent, index-based rent increases, sales reporting, and allocate invoices between retail and residential properties as required
- Analyze budget-to-actual variances, prepare correcting journal entries, and support month-end close activities
- Manage cash activities, including vendor payments, tenant receivables, security deposit refunds, cash deposits, and bank reconciliations
- Respond to accounting inquiries from owners, business leaders, operations teams, and other stakeholders regarding financial reports and lease-related matters
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accounting accuracy, efficiency, and productivity
- Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned
Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.
Welcome to Emapta Philippines, where high-performing professionals build long-term global careers with leading international companies. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner ofInspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta delivers a workplace defined by stability, growth, and purpose. Here, your career moves forward with meaningful opportunities, world-class support, and a culture built for excellence. Apply now and be part of the #EmaptaEra.
