Accounting Manager POST NUMBER: 482072

Accounting Manager

Middletown, NJ Area

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 Bonus Benefits

Our client, a growing and well-established commercial real estate organization in the Middletown, NJ area, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its accounting team. This position will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting activities for a portfolio of commercial properties and related entities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong property accounting background, experience working with real estate financial reporting, and the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly close process for an assigned portfolio of properties and related entities
• Review monthly operating reports and financial statements prepared by an outsourced accounting team
• Prepare lender and investor reporting packages and monitor compliance with reporting requirements and loan covenants
• Coordinate construction and capital draw submissions with lenders
• Monitor and manage cash activity, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Property Management, and executive leadership on financial matters
• Participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Coordinate year-end audit and tax preparation activities with external auditors and tax professionals
• Review financial statement and tax return drafts prior to final submission
• Review CAM reconciliations and assist with tenant-related financial inquiries
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and company policies
• Partner with third-party accounting providers to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial reporting
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years of property accounting experience
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate accounting principles
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements
• Proficiency with Yardi or similar real estate accounting software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation package of $130,000 - $150,000
• Stable and growing real estate organization
• High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing portfolio

If you have a background in property accounting and are looking for the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.