Senior Accountant
Westminster · Florham Park, NJ · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
About the role
As our Senior Property Accountant, you’ll play a key role in managing the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of mixed-use assets. From journal entries and reconciliations to financial reporting and investor communications, your work will ensure accurate, timely, and strategic financial oversight across our operations. You’ll collaborate closely with Property Managers, senior leadership, and external partners—bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every task.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly G/L close and prepare all journal entries for assigned properties
- Perform and review bank reconciliations; analyze and reconcile balance sheets
- Compile accurate financial statements and provide reporting for Controller review
- Manage monthly and quarterly property-level reporting
- Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts
- Aid with annual budgets and reforecasts
- Reconcile vendor statements and customer payments
- Track and report on job costs and project-related expenses
- Partner with Property Managers on billing, collections, and variance reviews
- Respond to financial inquiries from executive leadership, investors, and lenders
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3–5 years of property accounting experience, with at least 3 years in real estate
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting best practices
- Proficiency in Excel and property management systems (Yardi strongly preferred)
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision