Onsite Real Estate Development & Property Accountant

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is seeking a Development & Property Accountant to manage accounting for real estate development projects and property operations in a hands-on, collaborative environment in New York. You’ll work with decision-makers to ensure accurate financial reporting across construction accounting, project reporting, and property accounting.

You will partner with project teams to monitor budgets, complete close processes, and prepare lender draw packages and investor reports, while supporting

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of real estate accounting experience.
• Experience with property financial transactions, capital expenditures, contracts, or project costs.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration with accounting and operational teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting for real estate development projects from setup through completion.
• Track project expenditures, construction costs, budgets, and financial commitments.
• Maintain records for contracts, subcontractor payments, PO's, change orders, and retainage.
• Prepare lender draw requests, financial schedules, and project reconciliations.
• Partner with project managers to monitor budgets, variances, and cost forecasts.
• Support property accounting activities including GL, receivables, rent rolls, and related transactions.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly close including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare project-level financial statements, investor reports, and lender compliance docs.
• Monitor cash needs, funding schedules, and potential financial risks.
• Coordinate with development, construction, accounting, and treasury teams for timely reporting.
• Assist with audit documentation, project closeout, and tax cost schedules.

Skills

Real estate accounting

Budget management

Financial reconciliations

General ledger

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

RealPage

Yardi

Excel

Job description

Gainor Staffing is seeking a Development & Property Accountant to manage accounting for real estate development projects and property operations in a hands-on, collaborative environment in New York. You’ll work with decision-makers to ensure accurate financial reporting across construction accounting, project reporting, and property accounting.

You will partner with project teams to monitor budgets, complete close processes, and prepare lender draw packages and investor reports, while supporting