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Staff Accountant (Remote) | Sri Lanka at HireHawk · globalremotely

Job Type: Full-time, long-term contractor
Workplace: Remote
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm PST

At HireHawk, we connect top global talent with high-performing U.S. companies. Our focus is on finding exceptional professionals who bring both expertise and drive to every role. We’re passionate about helping candidates grow their careers while supporting our clients with reliable, remote-ready talent that makes an impact from day one.

We are seeking an experienced and highly detail-oriented Staff Accountant to oversee the financial operations of our growing commercial real estate portfolio. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, managing tenant financial obligations, and maintaining compliance with lease agreements.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with deep expertise in commercial real estate accounting, including NNN (Triple Net) structures, lease administration, and property-level financial reporting, and is highly proficient in QuickBooks, Yardi Voyager, and Microsoft Office.

This is a high-impact role within a lean, fast-scaling team, offering strong ownership and the opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency and automation.

Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of 20–30 commercial properties/entities
Manage general ledger, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and bank reconciliations
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Reconcile all property-level transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness
Track and reconcile NNN expenses, including CAM (Common Area Maintenance), property taxes, and insurance
Monitor tenant rent payments, lease escalations, late fees, and additional charges
Generate and issue monthly rent statements and invoices
Partner with property management to enforce rent collection policies and follow up on delinquencies
Review and process vendor invoices, utilities, and maintenance expenses in line with budgets
Track and ensure compliance with tenant insurance requirements
Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting, identifying cost-saving opportunities
Support financial audits and tax filings in coordination with external accountants
Utilize QuickBooks and Yardi Voyager to streamline accounting workflows
Maintain organized records of financial transactions, leases, and supporting documentation
Generate financial reports, variance analyses, and cash flow projections
Work closely with property managers, asset managers, and leadership
Ensure compliance with lease agreements and accounting best practices
Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making

Requirements

5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in commercial real estate accounting
Hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager
Strong experience with: NNN / Triple Net lease structures, CAM reconciliations, Property-level accounting, Multi-entity accounting environments
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Proficiency in: QuickBooks, Yardi Voyager, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong knowledge of: GAAP, Lease accounting standards
Experience with audits, tax filings, and compliance (preferred)
Extremely detail-oriented and meticulous
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously
Strong communication skills (remote environment)
Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable asking questions
Reliable, trustworthy, and high integrity
Ability to work independently while following structured processes
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Remote role with high accountability and communication expectations
Must be comfortable managing multiple properties and entities
Lean team environment → high ownership required
Strong focus on automation and efficiency improvements
Must be flexible for occasional after-hours support