Commercial Property Accountant

We are looking for a Commercial Property Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in New York, New York for a Contract assignment lasting approximately 4-6 weeks. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can step in quickly to manage a high volume of commercial property accounting work with accuracy and strong attention to detail. The position will focus on lease-related calculations, reconciliations, and financial review activities while supporting day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage commercial property accounting activities to support a contract increase in workload across the portfolio. • Prepare and complete reconciliations, including tenant-related billing reviews and supporting schedules. • Calculate lease recovery adjustments such as pro-rata allocations, gross-ups, base year comparisons, and expense stop analyses. • Review commercial lease terms and apply them accurately to accounting records, reconciliations, and tenant statements. • Perform accrual-based accounting tasks and maintain accuracy within the general ledger. • Assist with month-end close activities, including account analysis and balancing of key financial records. • Produce and review tenant reconciliation statements to help ensure correct charges and recoveries. • Use Yardi Voyager and advanced Excel tools to analyze data, organize support files, and complete accounting deliverables efficiently. • At least 5 years of experience in commercial property accounting. • Strong background in accrual accounting, general ledger reconciliation, and month-end close processes. • Proven ability to interpret commercial lease language and apply lease terms to accounting calculations. • Experience preparing reconciliations and true-up calculations for shared expenses and recoveries. • Proficiency with Yardi Voyager is required. • Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets and detailed financial schedules. • Familiarity with tenant accounting processes and preparation of tenant reconciliation statements. • Experience with RETax operating processes is strongly preferred. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.