Experienced Associate, Real Estate Valuation
BDO USA Experienced Career Site Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Junior Investment & Corporate Development role at BDO USA Experienced Career Site. United States · full-time · $75,000–$85,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Research properties and complete due diligence to support real estate valuation assignments and reviews
- Analyze large datasets using mass appraisal methods, then build models to value properties
- Prepare client materials, write reports supporting valuation findings, and keep property records organized
- Review ownership and lease documents, load client data into databases, and compare information across sources
- Join internal and external client meetings and help prepare documentation for each valuation engagement
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or finance is required
- At least one year in valuation, corporate finance or an accounting setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong data analysis and communication skills, with the ability to manage detailed work to deadlines
Who this fits
This junior-level role suits someone with early experience in valuation or a related finance or accounting setting who can handle detailed data work and multiple projects. A master’s degree, real estate appraisal certification and advanced Excel modeling are preferred.
From the employer
Job Summary:
The Experienced Associate, Valuation & Capital Markets Analytics (VCMA) works within a team environment to actively assist in providing commercial real estate analytical, valuation, consulting and other business advisory services to developers, REITs, investors, financial institutions, hospitality companies, lenders, and Fortune 500 companies. This position works on various stages of valuation engagements, including areas of specialized valuation for owner occupied and multi-tenant properties specific to financial reporting.
Job Duties:
- Assists in the creation of valuation assignments by providing research and due diligence for real estate valuations and reviews
- Performs data analysis on large datasets through mass appraisal techniques
- Constructs valuation models
- Assists with preparation of client deliverables
- Researches property specific details, and manages internal records
- Assists in structuring the required documentation associated with the valuation assignment
- Abstracts legal documents associated with the transfers of ownership and leased properties
- Assists in the loading of client data into databases to perform analysis
- Cross references data amongst various sources
- Composes appropriate narrative reports to support valuation analyses
- Participates in external and internal client meetings
- Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, required
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, preferred
Experience:
- One or more years of experience in valuation, corporate finance or an accounting environment, required
License/Certifications:
- Real estate appraisal certification, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
- Advanced skills in Excel modeling, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior analytical skills with the ability to deconstruct complex issues
- Capability of computer adaptability
- Ability to analyze and organize high volumes of data
- Strong organizational skills, specifically the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Basic understanding of real estate
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Maryland Range: $75,000 - $85,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $85,000