Senior Accountant- Real Estate

Job Description

Job Description

Established New York real estate management firm seeks a detail-oriented accounting professional to support financial reporting, property-related filings, document management, and recurring administrative processes across the portfolio. This role is well suited to a candidate with strong organizational skills, sound accounting fundamentals, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines carefully and consistently. The position will involve a combination of accounting support, filing coordination, records management, and interaction with outside advisors. The ideal candidate will be dependable, precise, and comfortable working in a small-office environment where accuracy and follow-through matter.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and maintain supporting schedules and records
• Assist with recurring property and corporate filings, including RPIE filings and related submissions
• Coordinate with certiorari counsel and assemble financial and property information needed for tax certiorari matters
• Maintain and improve digital filing systems for financial, legal, and property records
• Organize and digitize historical physical files and integrate them into the firm’s recordkeeping systems
• Support corporate record maintenance
• Help document internal procedures, filing requirements, and key administrative workflows
• Provide general accounting and operational support as needed across the real estate portfolio

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
• Five or more years of relevant experience in accounting, property accounting, real estate operations, or a similar support role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and follow established procedures carefully

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MRI or similar accounting/property management software preferred
• Familiarity with New York City real estate filings, property tax matters, or certiorari procedures is helpful but not required
• Professional demeanor and ability to communicate effectively with outside counsel, consultants, and internal staff