Sr. Property Accountant

We're Hiring: Senior Property Accountant

Paramus, NJ | Hybrid Schedule (4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to join our growing real estate team. This is an excellent opportunity for a property accounting professional with a strong background in both commercial and residential real estate who is comfortable managing multiple properties and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of property accounting experience, strong knowledge of real estate financial reporting, and hands-on experience with Yardi .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle property accounting for a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate properties.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet account analysis.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, tenant billing, rent collections, and expense allocations.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages and variance analysis.
• Reconcile tenant accounts, security deposits, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other property-related accounts.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and operating expense reconciliations.
• Analyze property operating results and identify discrepancies or unusual fluctuations.
• Support year-end close, audit requests, and tax-related reporting.
• Work closely with property management teams and other internal departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 5+ years of property accounting experience, ideally within a real estate ownership, management, or investment environment.
• Experience accounting for both commercial and residential real estate properties strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Yardi is required .
• Strong understanding of full-cycle property accounting and real estate financial reporting.
• Experience with monthly close, bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and financial statement preparation.
• Knowledge of CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, operating expenses, and property-level reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple properties, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.