Job Description
Job Description
Senior Property Accountant
Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to join a growing real estate firm in Midtown Manhattan. This role will be responsible for full-cycle accounting for a commercial and/or residential property portfolio and will work closely with asset management, property management, and leadership. Strong Yardi experience and a public accounting/audit background are required.
Responsibilities
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Manage full-cycle property accounting for assigned portfolio
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Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
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Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
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Handle CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, and variance analysis
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Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
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Oversee property-level accounts payable and receivable
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Assist with annual budgets and forecasts
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Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audits
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Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit requests
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Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting controls
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Train and mentor junior accounting staff as needed
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
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5+ years of accounting experience with a combination of public accounting and property accounting
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Strong audit experience, including financial statement preparation and review
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Hands-on Yardi experience (required)
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Solid understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
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Advanced Excel skills
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Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
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CPA or CPA-track
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Big 4 or top-tier public accounting firm experience
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Experience with commercial, residential, or mixed-use real estate portfolios
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Prior NYC real estate industry experience
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Bonus potential
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Career growth within a stable and expanding firm
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