Property Accountant

Insight Global (United States); New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in New York is seeking a Property Accountant to manage the financials for a large commercial asset undergoing remodel and expansion. The role entails overseeing AP/AR, tracking expenses, and ensuring accurate cash flow and budgeting.

You will work closely with on-site management to align lease terms with billing and reporting. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of CRE accounting, experience with Yardi/MRI/Nexus, and a strong grasp of lease structures and capital projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial real estate accounting experience.
• Experience preparing workpapers to support and reconcile GL balances (accruals, AR, capex).
• Experience issuing monthly financial reports (P&L, GL, TB, AR, AP).
• Strong understanding of commercial leases, rent structures, CAM reconciliations, and lease charges.
• Experience managing full property accounting funcs: AP, AR, budgeting, cash flow, reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property financials for a large asset undergoing remodel and expansion.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Track operating and project-related expenses and monitor budgets.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and reconcile cash activity.
• Process invoices through Nexus and Yardi; ensure accurate tenant billing per lease terms.
• Partner with the Property Manager to support accounting needs on site.

Skills

Real estate accounting

GL reconciliation

Financial reporting

Lease accounting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Nexus

Job description

*Converting salary up to $110k with 10% bonus

Must Haves

• 3+ years of commercial real estate accounting experience.
• Experience preparing detailed workpapers that support and reconcile GL balances, including items such as accruals, tenant improvements, AR, and capital improvements.
• Experience independently preparing and issuing monthly financial reports, including P&L, General Ledger, Trial Balance, AR, and AP reports.
• Strong understanding of commercial leases, including rent structures, tenant billings, CAM reconciliations, and lease-related charges.
• Experience managing full property accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, budgeting, cash flow reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Project accounting experience, ideally supporting capital improvement or renovation projects.
• Ability to work independently and partner closely with Property Managers on a dedicated asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (flex but would have to be an all star)

Plusses

• Experience processing invoices through Yardi, MRI, and/or Nexus.
• Construction project accounting experience.
• Experience supporting large commercial properties undergoing renovations or mixed-use development projects.

Day-to-Day: This Property Accountant will support a large commercial asset that is currently undergoing a major remodel and residential expansion. They will maintain the property's financials, oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, track operating and project-related expenses, and help ensure budgets remain on target. The role will work closely with the Property Manager to monitor cash flow, manage vendor payments, track change orders, and prepare monthly financial reports. They will process invoices through Nexus and Yardi, reconcile cash activity, and ensure tenants are billed accurately according to lease terms. This person will serve as a dedicated financial partner to the on-site property management team and support any accounting-related needs for the property