Senior Property Accountant
We are seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join our growing real estate team in Parsippany, NY. This onsite position plays a key role in managing the full-cycle accounting process for a portfolio of 35 commercial properties. The ideal candidate is an experienced, detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of their work.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform full-cycle accounting including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL) entries, and month-end close.
- Prepare, review, and reconcile property-specific financial statements, rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, and bank statements.
- Assist with or oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting for all assigned commercial properties.
- Collaborate with property management and leadership teams to analyze financial performance and drive efficiency.
- Provide audit support and assist with ERP and system implementations as needed.
- Work independently, demonstrating strong initiative and assertiveness.
- (Optional growth opportunity) Position may evolve to include team leadership responsibilities based on performance and workload capacity.
Qualifications :
58 years of experience in property accounting within real estate or property management.Bachelor's degree in Accounting OR Finance required.Proven experience in full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, month-end close, bank reconciliations).Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, and financial reporting.ERP system implementation experience preferred.Strong understanding of cash flow management and audit preparation.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).Hands-on experience with AppFolio required.Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.Compensation & Benefits :
Base Salary : $110,000 $125,000 per year.Bonus : Annual discretionary performance-based bonus.Benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.Retirement : 401(k) plan eligibility after one year of service (employer match details shared during interview).Paid Time Off : Generous PTO and standard company holidays.