Accountant - Remote

Newmark; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark is seeking an Accountant to join our Property Management Client Accounting team. You will handle full-cycle accounting for commercial real estate properties, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and client satisfaction.

The role supports remote work or can be based in regional hubs (Pittsburgh or Denver). Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of accounting experience, a solid GAAP background, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and property management systems such as Yardi or MRI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Yardi and/or MRI a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented, collaborative mindset.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Detail oriented with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all aspects of the financial statement package for a set of commercial properties, including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger review and backup schedules.
• Partners with property managers to ensure financials are accurate and delivered timely.
• Ensures all expenses, receipts, distributions, funding requests, and other accounting transactions for the period are accurately completed.
• Reviews and audits financial information to ensure compliance with established procedures and accounting principles.
• Responds to and resolves issues and requests from management teams and clients.
• Follows standard policies and procedures to ensure reporting requirements are consistently met.
• Participates in budget and forecasting functions for assigned property portfolio.
• Serves as the primary accounting point of contact to the clients and property managers for the assigned portfolio.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Yardi/MRI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

As an Accountant on our Property Management Client Accounting team, this role will be responsible for the full-cycle of accounting for various commercial real estate properties

Responsibilities

JOBDESCRIPTION:

As anAccountanton our Property Management Client Accounting team, this role will be responsible for the full-cycle of accounting for various commercial real estate properties.The ideal candidate will be service oriented with client satisfaction as a top priority.This role will be positioned for career growth and personal development within our accounting team. This position can be full-time remote or positioned in one of our regional accounting hubs in Pittsburgh or Denver.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepares all aspects of the financial statement package for a set of commercial properties, including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger review and completion of back up schedules.
• Partners with property managers to ensure financials are accurate and delivered timely.
• Ensures all expenses, receipts, distributions, funding requests, and other accounting transactions for the period are accurately completed.
• Reviews and audits financial information to ensure compliance with established procedures and accounting principles.
• Responds to and resolves issues and requests from management teams and clients.
• Follows standard policies and procedures to ensure internal and external reporting requirements are consistently met.
• Participates in budget and forecasting functions for assigned property portfolio.
• Serves as the primary accounting point of contact to the clients and property managers for the assigned portfolio.

SKILLS,EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous accounting experience.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems, specifically Yardi and/or MRI, a plus but not required.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Works effectively in a team environment through collaboration and partnership.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve effectively.
• Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.

WORKING CONDITIONS:Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

NOTE:The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.