Commercial Properties Bookkeeper

Hotels Unlimited, Inc.; Hightstown (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

A prominent property management company in Hightstown, New Jersey is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage transactions, tenant payments, and financial reporting. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience in commercial real estate or property management considered a strong plus. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $45,000 to $60,000 annually and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must be punctual, responsible, dependable, and reliable.
• Prior professional accounting experience is a strong plus.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and assist co-workers when required.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions to general ledger accounts by analyzing invoices.
• Schedule and prepare checks to pay vendors.
• Review commercial leases and process monthly billing for tenants according to lease terms.
• Process tenant payments and monitor accounts for delinquency.
• Prepare journal entries, including prepaid and accrued expenses.
• Prepare financial and operational reports for senior management review.

Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience in the commercial property or real estate development industries

Experience with Yardi Voyager or similar property management software

Strong time management skills

Ability to switch gears at a moment’s notice

Job description

Job Overview

We strive to provide the environment that empowers our employees to reach their professional goals. We have built our success on a corporate culture that offers a community of people who support each other as they learn and succeed, enabling professional growth, diversity, and recognition.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions to general ledger accounts by analyzing invoices.
• Schedule and prepare checks to pay vendors.
• Review commercial leases and process monthly billing for tenants according to lease terms.
• Process tenant payments and monitor accounts for delinquency.
• Follow up to obtain lease compliance documentation from tenants, as necessary.
• Correspond with tenants, utility companies, vendors and executive staff to ensure efficient operation of multiple commercial properties.
• Maintain paper and electronic working files in an organized manner.
• Prepare journal entries, including prepaid and accrued expenses.
• Prepare financial and operational reports for senior management review.
• Perform various ad hoc tasks as assigned by members of the management staff.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary ranging from $45,000 to $60,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience; exceptional candidates may receive additional consideration.
• Full-time employees eligible for paid time‑off and, once qualified, health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (required).
• Experience in the commercial property or real estate development industries (strong plus).
• Experience with Yardi Voyager or similar property management software (strong plus).
• Experience with commercial tenants, leases, correspondence, common area maintenance charges and reconciliation (strong plus).
• Prior professional accounting experience is a strong plus; however, candidates demonstrating strong work ethic, attention to detail and multitasking ability will be considered.
• Must be punctual, responsible, dependable and reliable.
• Ability to switch gears at a moment’s notice.
• Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks in a high‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and assist co‑workers when required.