Finance & Accounting

Senior Property Accountant

$110,000/yr - $130,000/yr + Bonus
New York, NY (Hybrid)
Full Time

My client, a highly reputable commercial real estate owner/manager, is seeking a strong Senior Property Accountant. This role provides close mentorship from one of the best CFOs in NYC real estate, and they have a long track record of promoting from within.

Responsibilities Include:

· Oversee accounting duties for commercial and mixed-use properties located across the country

· Prepare accrual-based financial statements for assigned portfolio

· Analyze the general ledger for each property, prepare journal entries, calculate accruals and adjustments and maintain detailed workpaper files on a monthly basis

· Review results of operations and provide detailed explanations of variances

· Review invoices to ensure correct account coding and expense allocations

· Prepare reconciliations of all cash accounts, reserves and escrows

· Monitor cash balances and request capital funding, as needed

· Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules

· Calculate real estate tax and operating expense escalations

· Interact with asset managers, leasing agents, and property managers

· Assist in the resolution of tenant billing inquiries with accounts receivable and legal departments

· Ensure lender reporting compliance

· Respond to lender inquiries, as needed

· Compile financial information for analysts during debt refinances and/or sales of properties

· Prepare annual budget and reforecast

· Prepare real estate tax certiorari filings

· Serve as the main contact for annual audits and tax return preparation

Requirements Include:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

· Background in public accounting or private industry within the real estate industry

· Knowledge of Yardi, MRI or similar software is preferred

· Strong organizational and communication skills