Real Estate Accountant/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

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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