Property Accountant

RHO Residential · Roseland, NJ · Yesterday

On-siteAccounting$70k–$90k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Property Accountant will, under minimal supervision, perform accounting functions and duties for a portfolio of owned, managed, or joint-ventured residential properties. The Property Accountant will actively participate in the preparation of the monthly financial statements and management reports for each property. They will establish and maintain a working relationship with the properties and upper management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Financial reporting for assigned properties
Aid in the onboarding of new properties
Complete the monthly close process (including maintaining general ledger accounts, providing monthly account analysis, and reconciling balance sheet accounts)
Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals
Enforce GAAP accounting principles and company policies
Aid in annual budgeting and forecasting
Prepare/Review bank reconciliations for operating and security deposits accounts
Absorb oversight of third-party accounting providers
Absorb posting of AP and processing of weekly/biweekly check runs
Process cash receipts for Corporate level transactions
Support property management and operations teams with financial inquiries or reporting needs
Absorb assistance with audits & tax preparation processes

Skills & Experience

Able to prioritize tasks and projects using time management and organizational skills to achieve overall goals
Must be prepared to work with minimal supervision, yet consistently prepared to present results and status of projects to supervisor
Strong written and verbal skills
Ability to positively communicate with all levels of the organization
Must be able to analyze data and supporting evidence to provide recommendations
Possess positive interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of real estate and multi-family industry
Must be flexible in a fast-paced and changing work environment
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must have Yardi accounting software experience
Excellent attention to detail
Capacity to meet deadlines in a timely manner
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
Demonstrated ability to support audits, budgeting, and forecasting processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Candidates will possess 3-5 years’ experience in a real estate management environment
Public accounting experience preferred

Benefits

RHO Residential offers a competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, company paid life insurance, supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) and discretionary match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RHO Residential is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. RHO Residential does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, creed, nationality, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, military status or any other category protected by federal, state or other law applicable in the location of employment.