Commercial Property Accounting Associate

Syntagma Group; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntagma Group in New Jersey is seeking a Real Estate Accounting Associate to support multiple areas of accounting and property operations across commercial and residential properties. The role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and teamwork in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has some accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and willingness to learn and grow with the company, with opportunities to work on lease administration, tenant billing, reconciliations,

Qualifications

• Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Prior accounting experience is a plus; strong work ethic and attention to detail required.
• Must be punctual, responsible, dependable and able to multitask.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in real estate development or property management is a plus; familiarity with leases and CAM is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions to general ledger accounts by analyzing invoices.
• Schedule and prepare vendor payments via checks.
• Review commercial leases and process monthly tenant billing per lease terms.
• Process tenant payments and monitor delinquency.
• Ensure lease compliance by obtaining tenant documentation as needed.
• Correspond with tenants, utilities, vendors and staff to operate multiple properties.
• Maintain organized paper and electronic files.
• Prepare journal entries, including prepaid and accrued expenses.
• Prepare financial and operational reports for senior management.
• Perform ad hoc tasks requested by management.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Multitasking

Punctuality

Dependability

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Property management software

Job description

This is a hands-on, fast-paced, full-time position offering the opportunity to work across multiple areas of accounting and commercial and residential property operations, including general ledger activity, lease administration, tenant billing, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Whether your background is in bookkeeping, accounting, or property management, we encourage you to apply. We value strong organizational skills, initiative, dependability, and a willingness to learn, and we are committed to helping our employees develop professionally and grow with our company.

If you are motivated, dedicated, and looking to make your next position your home, we would love to hear from you!

Duties of the Real Estate Accounting Associate include:

• 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.
• Ensure Lease compliance by obtaining documentation from tenants, as necessary.
• Correspond with tenants, utility companies, vendors and executive staff to ensure the efficient operation of multiple commercial & residential properties.
• Maintain paper and electronic working files in an organized manner.
• Prepare journal entries, including prepaid and accrued expenses.
• Prepare financial & operational reports for senior management review.
• Perform various ad hoc tasks as assigned by members of the management staff.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills and traits:

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