Senior Associate, Real Estate Valuation & Investigation Services

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything.  Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe.  By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Job Summary 

Aprio is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Real Estate Valuation & Investigation Services practice. In this role, you will prepare comprehensive narrative appraisal reports, build sophisticated income approach models, and deliver high-quality valuation services across a broad range of commercial property types.   Working closely with experienced onshore leaders, you will deepen your technical expertise, expand your client engagement, and advance toward the Certified General Real Property Appraiser credential. This is a meaningful opportunity to grow your career as a foundational contributor within a dynamic, expanding practice at a top-ranked national CPA and advisory firm

What You'll Gain/ Impact

• Direct mentorship and collaboration with experienced onshore valuation professionals
• Exposure to complex, high-impact commercial valuation engagements across diverse property types
• A structured path toward the Certified General Real Property Appraiser credential, with firm support
• Cross-functional experience working alongside client engagement teams and advisory service groups across Aprio
• The opportunity to be an early and influential contributor within a growing, specialized practice

Key Responsibilities

Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare full narrative appraisal reports on commercial properties with limited supervision
• Build income approach models, including direct capitalization and discounted cash flow (DCF) analyses
• Analyze leases, rent rolls, operating statements, and development budgets
• Draft highest and best use, market, and neighborhood analyses
• Develop financial models supporting valuation, strategic planning, and transaction purposes

Research and Inspections

• Conduct property inspections and research rent, sale, expense, and capitalization rate data
• Confirm comparable data with brokers, owners, and public records

Client and Engagement Support

• Assist engagement managers in the execution of valuation engagements
• Coordinate with clients and property contacts to gather documentation and schedule inspections
• Serve as a contributing member of cross-functional client engagement teams
• Maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with clients and colleagues
• Stay current on business and economic developments relevant to clients' industries and markets

Team Collaboration and Development

• Mentor and support Associates by reviewing their research and data work
• Demonstrate teamwork and shared accountability with engagement team members
• Maintain an accurate appraisal experience log in coordination with your supervisory appraiser

Candidate Qualifications

Required

• Three to five years of commercial real estate valuation experience
• Demonstrated ability to draft full narrative appraisal reports across multiple commercial property types
• Active appraiser credential (Trainee, Licensed, or Certified) in good standing in at least one U.S. state
• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field
• Advanced Excel skills
• Clear, organized writing with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Comfort engaging with clients, brokers, and property managers
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for property inspections

Preferred

• Certified General Real Property Appraiser credential already held
• Enrollment as an Appraisal Institute Candidate for Designation
• Argus Enterprise experience

Why work for Aprio: Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.     Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account - 401k with Profit Sharing - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure - Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales - Top rated wellness program - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options     What’s in it for you: - Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next. - An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience.  We call it the Aprio Way.  This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients. - A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture. - Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally. - Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement. - Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.     EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.