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Senior Property Accountant roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Real estate accounting's specialized skill set, including CAM reconciliations, lease accounting under ASC 842, and fund-level reporting, supports a strong PERM filing.
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Jamestown is recruiting for a Senior Property Accountant at our Atlanta office inside Ponce City Market. The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for preparing financial statements and reconciliations for the property. This position works under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Property Accounting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; high school diploma or associate degree with substantial experience may be considered.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting within commercial real estate or property management.
- Advance knowledge of tenant lease structures, CAM/operating expense recoveries, and rent collection procedures.
- Strong proficiency in MRI requirement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and tenants.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned properties including, but not limited to bank reconciliations, journal entries, income/expense accruals, reclasses, variance analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow projections capital spending, and TI project reconciliations.
- Maintain Corporate Fixed Asset System for assigned properties.
- Prepare annual CAM / Real Estate Tax budget and reconciliations.
- Understand and be able to perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, and lease administration in accounting software.
- Assist with preparation of annual budgets and semi-annual forecasts.
- Assist Property Management with tenant accounts receivable reconciliations as needed.
- Prepare detailed interim and year end work papers and supporting schedules requested by internal and external auditors.
- Assist in the research, analysis, documentation, and response of tenant audits.
- Manage all treasury activities and cash management process including liquidity requirements.
- Compile and produce monthly cash flow analysis and provide to Senior Management.
- Responsible for cost accounting including cost analysis of development and operational capital.
- Review complex lease agreements, abstracts, and associated lease commission calculations.
- Create amortization schedules for tenant improvement construction loans.
- Assist compiling support for monthly lender capital funding requisitions.
- Assist Fund Controllers with ad hoc requests.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
- General office equipment
- Computer
- Microsoft Office
- Nexus Payables
- MRI Software
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
- MRI
- Excel
- Commercial Real Estate
- Nexus or other type payables applications
Skills:
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- The ability to meet deadlines, accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure & effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
- Self-motivation, leadership, teamwork and collaboration.
- Detail oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
INTRODUCTION
Jamestown is recruiting for a Senior Property Accountant at our Atlanta office inside Ponce City Market. The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for preparing financial statements and reconciliations for the property. This position works under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Property Accounting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; high school diploma or associate degree with substantial experience may be considered.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting within commercial real estate or property management.
- Advance knowledge of tenant lease structures, CAM/operating expense recoveries, and rent collection procedures.
- Strong proficiency in MRI requirement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and tenants.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned properties including, but not limited to bank reconciliations, journal entries, income/expense accruals, reclasses, variance analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow projections capital spending, and TI project reconciliations.
- Maintain Corporate Fixed Asset System for assigned properties.
- Prepare annual CAM / Real Estate Tax budget and reconciliations.
- Understand and be able to perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, and lease administration in accounting software.
- Assist with preparation of annual budgets and semi-annual forecasts.
- Assist Property Management with tenant accounts receivable reconciliations as needed.
- Prepare detailed interim and year end work papers and supporting schedules requested by internal and external auditors.
- Assist in the research, analysis, documentation, and response of tenant audits.
- Manage all treasury activities and cash management process including liquidity requirements.
- Compile and produce monthly cash flow analysis and provide to Senior Management.
- Responsible for cost accounting including cost analysis of development and operational capital.
- Review complex lease agreements, abstracts, and associated lease commission calculations.
- Create amortization schedules for tenant improvement construction loans.
- Assist compiling support for monthly lender capital funding requisitions.
- Assist Fund Controllers with ad hoc requests.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
- General office equipment
- Computer
- Microsoft Office
- Nexus Payables
- MRI Software
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
- MRI
- Excel
- Commercial Real Estate
- Nexus or other type payables applications
Skills:
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- The ability to meet deadlines, accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure & effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
- Self-motivation, leadership, teamwork and collaboration.
- Detail oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Property Accountant
Match your credentials to PERM requirements early
PERM requires your degree and experience to align with the job description your employer files with DOL. A mismatch between your foreign accounting credential and the posted minimum requirements can stall certification, so get a credential evaluation before your employer drafts the job posting.
Target real estate firms with in-house accounting teams
Property management companies, REITs, and commercial real estate developers frequently sponsor Senior Property Accountants because the role is hard to fill internally. Firms managing large portfolios tend to have established HR and legal infrastructure for PERM filings, reducing delays caused by inexperienced sponsors.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Senior Property Accountant roles by green card sponsorship history, so you can target employers who have completed PERM filings for similar positions rather than guessing which companies are open to sponsorship.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your offer salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for property accountant roles in your metro area before signing an offer letter.
Understand how EB-3 professional filing differs from H-1B
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and no cap anxiety at the petitioning stage. The bottleneck is PERM labor certification processing time at DOL, which runs several months, followed by USCIS adjudication of the I-140 immigrant petition.
Confirm your employer uses E-Verify before PERM begins
DOL's PERM recruitment rules require employers to run specific advertising steps, but PERM itself does not mandate E-Verify enrollment. If your employer is not enrolled, ask HR to confirm their compliance posture before the supervised recruitment period starts to avoid procedural complications later.
Green Card Senior Property Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Senior Property Accountant roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Property Accountant positions qualify under EB-3 Professional, which covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate advanced professional credentials. The PERM job description must accurately reflect the actual minimum requirements, so the employer's HR team should document the position carefully before filing.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa tied to one employer. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, so your petition enters the USCIS queue without the selection uncertainty of H-1B. The process is longer overall, typically two to four years depending on your country of birth and priority date, but the result is a permanent status rather than one requiring renewal every few years.
What makes the PERM labor certification process complex for property accounting roles?
DOL requires the employer to conduct supervised recruitment showing no qualified U.S. worker is available. For Senior Property Accountant roles, the job posting must reflect the actual minimum requirements, including CAM reconciliation, lease accounting, or fund-level reporting experience. If the employer overstates requirements to fit your specific background, DOL can audit the filing. A PERM audit adds six to twelve months to the timeline and may result in denial.
How can I find employers who have sponsored Senior Property Accountants for green cards before?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Property Accountant roles filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers with a documented track record of completing PERM and I-140 filings for this occupation rather than approaching companies that have never sponsored foreign nationals in accounting roles.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes. Once your I-140 has been approved and is at least 180 days old, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupational role without losing your priority date. Senior Property Accountant to Property Accounting Manager or related accounting supervisory roles typically qualify, but USCIS reviews the similarity of duties, so document the job functions of both roles carefully before switching.