Sr. Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Property Accountant to support a growing real estate portfolio in New Jersey. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong attention to detail and strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. The successful candidate will work across core property accounting functions while partnering with internal stakeholders to deliver accurate financial results, budgets, and forecasts. Ideal candidate will have worked in both commercial and residential property accounting roles. This role has some hybrid flexiblity and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle property accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and monthly close deliverables.

• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy across revenue, expense, and balance sheet accounts.

• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key records on a recurring basis to maintain reliable financial reporting.

• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by analyzing property-level performance and helping develop financial projections.

• Monitor accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjusting entries to ensure compliance with accrual accounting standards.

• Partner with property management and finance teams to investigate variances, resolve accounting issues, and improve reporting clarity.

• Maintain organized accounting documentation and assist with audit requests, internal reviews, and reporting requirements.

• Contribute to the effective use of property accounting systems, including Yardi when applicable, to support reporting and operational accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• At least 4 years of accounting experience, with exposure to property accounting or real estate environments preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of accrual-based accounting and financial statement preparation is required.
• Proven experience handling month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Ability to support budgeting and forecasting processes with sound analytical judgment.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables and formulas, are required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience with Yardi, public accounting, or real estate portfolios such as multifamily, retail, or office properties is a plus.