Senior Accountant (Real Estate / Property Accounting)

Client: Well-established nonprofit organization Title: Senior Accountant Salary: $83,500 Location: NYC Hybrid (3 days/week in office) A well-established nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support property accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across multiple real estate entities. This is a highly collaborative role working closely with Finance and Business Office teams, with a strong focus on Yardi-based accounting, rental analysis, and general ledger integrity. Key Responsibilities Review and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data Support and help drive the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation of journal entries and accruals Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements for assigned entities Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis Coordinate and review Yardi rent rolls and rental receivables, ensuring accuracy in: Tenant setup Income recording Cash receipts Allowances Prepare journal entries, rental analysis, and monthly operating statements Ensure timely distribution of monthly financial reports Maintain and monitor: Tenant security deposits Section 8 payments Reserve accounts Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to funding institutions Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests from regulatory and funding agencies Review and maintain lease schedules and prepare year-end lease obligations Assist with budget preparation and fiscal year planning Help improve processes and reduce reporting errors through strong analysis and documentation Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field) 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within nonprofit and/or real estate/property accounting Strong understanding of GAAP and FASB standards Experience preparing financial statements and working through close cycles Required Skills & Tools Yardi experience (required) Strong Excel skills Experience with general ledger, accruals, and prepaid expenses Ability to analyze financial data and communicate findings clearly Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines Must-Have Experience Affordable housing and/or property accounting experience Hands-on experience with: Accruals and prepaid expenses Full ownership of an entity’s financials (balance sheet + income statement) Balance sheet analysis and reconciliations #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco Recruiter Services