Property Accountant

We have an immediate need for a full‑time Property Accountant at our Corporate office in Troy, NY. Job Overview & Requirements Job Type: Property Accountant – Exempt, $65,000 per year Work Hours: Full‑Time, Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Physical Requirements: ability to sit for long periods of time Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field Required Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in property management or real estate; Entrata experience is a plus; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications Certifications: CPA preferred but not required Qualities: professional image, positive attitude, energetic, assertive; demonstrates integrity, strong work ethic, excellent communication, analytical thinking, and accounting principles Responsibilities Accounting Operations Cash management – monitoring/reporting; accounts payable for distressed properties Cash management of each property; additional support or critical analysis as needed Prepare bank reconciliations and monthly financial statements Ensure regulatory compliance with governmental agencies and GAAP Generate reports and data necessary to successfully manage property operations Prepare detailed accounting, statistical, and narrative financial statements and reports Collect data on direct, indirect, and overhead costs of operation for rate and fee setting Participate in the preparation, evaluation, justification, and maintenance of budgets and financial controls Examine records to verify proper reflection of asset acquisition, sale, retirement, and other entries Prepare depreciation schedules and present information when needed Ad hoc reporting (cash flows, projections, finance and management requests) Provide guidance to accounts payable staff for timely and accurate payment processing Assist and provide support to accounting intern when requested Assist in reaching organizational goals Budget Process Collaborate with Property and Regional Managers to create annual property budgets and forecast revenues and expenses Provide training and guidance to managers unfamiliar with United’s practices Upload budgets for assigned properties into the management operating system Present and explain variances to owners, executives, and management Management Create monthly reporting and financial statements for up‑to‑date management information Work with Property Management to apply core accounting principles and practices and ensure controls are adhered to Assist Controller, CFO, CEO, and management with special projects as needed Reporting Prepare and disseminate reports (end‑of‑month, leasing/occupancy, cash management and analysis, aging accounts receivable, etc.) Work with management and leadership to cure deficiencies and set up contingency plans for distressed properties Process Improvement Follow policies and procedures for the Accounting Department; monitor adherence and contribute to cohesive flow of operations Update quarterly (or as needed) property information and checklists to avoid duplication of effort Complete special projects as needed and assigned Ensure financial statement delivery meets established deadlines and remedy deficiencies before final review by the Controller Disseminate financial statements to appropriate stakeholders after management approval and maintain consistent electronic retention Respond to audit inquiries; comply with regulator/auditor requests; create and maintain monthly/quarterly/annual checklists for audits, tax returns, and annual filings Benefits & Time Off Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days Dental+Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days Life Insurance – company‑paid basic life insurance policy (1× annual salary) plus voluntary life plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days 401(k) Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; employee contribution eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for employer match after 1 year of service; up to 4% company match Additional benefits – employee assistance program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including mental health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); dependent care FSA; tuition assistance program PTO – personal (24 hours), sick (56 hours), and vacation time (80 hours, escalated based on years of service up to 160 hours); eligibility after 90‑day introductory period Holidays – 10 company‑paid holidays We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr