Property Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a company in the Middlesex County, New Jersey are. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting activity across both commercial and residential properties while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus on transaction processing, tenant billing support, and general ledger activity across multiple entities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting activities for multiple property-related entities, ensuring financial records are complete and accurate.

• Prepare and process a high volume of invoices for commercial and residential real estate portfolios.

• Coordinate regular payment cycles, including reviewing and issuing checks in a timely manner.

• Support both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including posting transactions and monitoring balances.

• Generate and distribute tenant statements while responding to routine billing-related inquiries.

• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy across several entities.

• Apply cost codes and post transactions to appropriate general ledger accounts in line with accounting standards.

• Assist with property billing processes for diverse real estate assets, including residential and commercial locations.

• Experience in property accounting with exposure to multiple entities or portfolios.
• Working knowledge of accrual accounting principles and standard accounting practices.
• Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and general ledger support.
• Ability to manage high-volume transaction processing with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with tenant billing, statement distribution, and payment tracking.
• Proficiency in entering journal entries, coding expenses, and maintaining organized financial records.