Property Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a Property Accountant to support a real estate organization in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage property-level financial activities with accuracy, maintain organized records, and contribute to timely reporting. The role will focus on core accounting operations, close processes, and financial oversight for assigned properties in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activity for assigned real estate assets, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.
• Prepare and complete monthly close tasks, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and review of financial results.
• Maintain the general ledger and verify that balances, classifications, and supporting documentation are accurate.
• Use Yardi software to process property accounting transactions, generate reports, and support financial record management.
• Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, reconciling accounts, and responding to documentation requests.
• Review financial data for variances or discrepancies and investigate issues to help maintain reliable reporting.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support reporting deadlines and ensure property financial information is up to date.

Requirements

• Experience in property accounting within a real estate or related environment.
• Proficiency with Yardi software for accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Strong understanding of month-end close procedures, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial statement support.
• Prior involvement in audit support, including preparation of schedules and account documentation.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Benefits

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.