Multifamily Accounting CPA

March 7, 2026

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Job description Who Are We? Alexander Forrest Investments, (AFI) is a mid-sized, multifamily real-estate management company located in Columbia, MO. Here at AFI, we are experts in the acquisition, development, financing and management of real estate projects with over 10,000 units under management across 20 states. Growth opportunities within the company are in abundance as we plan to GROW 50% in size over the next year. Our VISION is to prosper all stakeholders. Our MISSION is to exceed client expectations by providing unrivaled deal sourcing, underwriting, and asset management services for multifamily properties throughout the United States. Our CORE VALUES are Excellence, Accountability, Collaboration, Efficiency, Innovation, Integrity, and Perseverance. AFI is seeking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with direct experience in Multifamily Real-Estate to work alongside our Accounting Team on a contract-basis. This individual will be responsible for integrating inside of existing accounting processes to provide quality-control and develop scalable solutions/improvements to align AFI with best-practice accounting standards. Again, this is a contract, non-W2 role. Working hours and compensation expectations are negotiable and will be discussed in further detail during the candidate review process. The responsibilities that are listed below are not all inclusive; however, they are indicative of the type of responsibilities normally performed by an outside CPA Partner: JOB DUTIES • Quality control of Monthly Financial Packages for dissemination to all Property Owners. • Completion of corrections/journal entries on financial statements. • CPA consulting work with AFI and/or applicable Property Owners. • Development of Owner/Property-Specific Accounting Workflows. • Report Standardization regarding both Accrual & Cash-Basis to be easily provided at Owners request. • Collaboration inside of existing AFI Accounting Team to improve upon and develop new best-in-class processes. • Other Owner/property-specific accounting requests and work items that may arise. QUALIFICATIONS • CPA Certification-required • 3-5 years’ experience in Real Estate Accounting/Property Management • Must be exceptionally organized and able to handle multiple projects at once with concurrent deadlines • Positive attitude with strong teamwork skills • Excellent written/verbal communication • Must provide list of 2-3 professional references Alexander Forrest Investments is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Type: Contract Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job

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