Real Estate Accountant/Bookkeeper

Full Charge Bookkeeper

A major client of ours is an established property management and brokerage firm, with ownership of commercial, residential, and medical properties. They are looking for a Full Charge Bookkeeper for their Garden City, NY office. This is a permanent position. Fridays are work from home.

Position Overview

We are looking for a versatile professional who can manage accounts receivable functions while also supporting accounts payable and general bookkeeping duties. This position reports to the Controller. The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and can wear multiple hats as needed.

(MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY).

Position Overview

• Hybrid accounting role supporting both accounts receivable and bookkeeping functions
• Reports directly to the Controller
• Ideal for a versatile, detail-oriented professional who enjoys variety
• Opportunity to wear multiple hats in a fast-paced, team-driven setting

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Apply daily payments including checks, wires, and ACH
• Prepare and enter billing, credits, and adjustments for monthly statements
• Generate, review, and analyze monthly reports
• Manage collections and follow up on overdue accounts professionally
• Process and reconcile security deposits
• Prepare weekly cash reports for managed properties
• Track and support new residential leases and renewals
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing related to accounts receivable

Bookkeeping / Accounts Payable

• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries as needed
• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Support accounts payable functions as required
• Coordinate with external accountants and advisors
• Create and maintain new property files
• Collect and organize tax, insurance, and utility documentation

Qualifications

• MUST have experience in real estate accounting or property management
• Experience with Yardi Breeze or other Yardi platforms strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial data
• Tech-savvy with openness to using AI and automation tools
• Experience handling collections and tenant communications
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

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