Senior Property Accountant

Description

The Senior Property Accountant will, under minimal supervision, perform accounting functions and duties for a portfolio of owned, managed, or joint-ventured residential properties. The Senior Property Accountant will actively participate in the preparation of the monthly financial statements and management reports for each property. The Senior Property Accountant will establish and maintain a working relationship with the properties and upper management. This is an on-site position performed from the Corporate office in Jersey City, NJ.

• Supervise and manage property accountants and other accounting staff
• Preparation of work papers supporting the monthly financials, property budgets, annual property audits and tax returns
• Maintaining general ledger accounts, providing monthly account analysis, and reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Monthly close process, overseeing accounts and ledgers ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP and IRS standards, company policies and regulatory requirements
• Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals
• Bank reconciliation’s for operating and security deposits accounts
• Identify and implement systems or processes to maximize internal efficiencies, shorten reporting deadlines, and maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data
• Adhere to daily, weekly and monthly computer reporting requirements.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting

Requirements

Position requires individual to wear appropriate business apparel.

Travel: Although this position may be based at the location indicated above, the ability to travel to and work at other Company locations at the Company’s request due to business needs may also be required.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. EOE/AA Employer/Vets/Disability

Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a real estate management environment.

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business administration. The position does require ability to read and write English fluently, and the ability to perform basic intermediate to advanced mathematical functions.

• Able to work in fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to utilize Word, Excel and accounting software.
• Must be flexible in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Able to prioritize tasks and projects using time management and organizational skills to achieve overall goals.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Understand computer function and maintain accurate data files.
• Must have knowledge Accounting Software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to analyze data and supporting evidence to provide recommendations.
• Must be prepared to work with minimal supervision, yet consistently prepared to present results and status of projects.

Benefits

Attendance: The corporate offices are open Monday through Friday with office hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. You will be required to work a 40-hour work week. However, due to the nature of our business, some flexibility relative to working extended hours, weekends and holidays to meet company needs will periodically be required.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance