Property Accountant

Nextera Search; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Property Accountant to manage financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2 to 5 years in property accounting. Proficiency in Yardi, MRI, or QuickBooks is essential. Competitive salary range is $80,000 to $100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in property accounting within commercial real estate.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards.

Skills

GAAP accounting principles

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Yardi

MRI

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client in the Real Estate Industry is seeking an experienced professional to join their team as a Property Accountant.

Base Pay Range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and tax returns for assigned properties.
• Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Apply GAAP-based accounting principles in all reporting and analysis.
• Develop and manage budgets and financial forecasts for each property.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Maintain a strong understanding of bonus depreciation and tax accounting.
• Complete CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations and communicate results to tenants.
• Review leases to confirm accurate billing, recoveries, and expense allocations.
• Collaborate with property managers to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly financial reports to stakeholders.
• Manage debt compliance reporting and documentation.
• Support annual audits and coordinate the preparation of required materials.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and depreciation schedules.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in property accounting within commercial real estate.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Yardi, MRI, or QuickBooks.
• Experience with budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Familiarity with lease administration and tenant reconciliations.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of construction accounting and job cost modules.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing