Property Accountant - CRM Corp

CRM Residential; Pleasantville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings with employer value

Bonus Potential

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

CRM Residential is seeking a Property Accountant to produce monthly GAAP financial statements for properties owned by investment funds or joint ventures. You will ensure accuracy and timeliness, with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 3 years of experience; real estate experience is preferred.

Under the direction of the Controller and CFO, you will manage monthly bank reconciliations, adjusting entries, depreciation, and financial statement analysis, with reporting to lenders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills and good work ethic.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Experience in the real estate field preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and monthly financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Record monthly adjusting and accrual entries.
• Update fixed asset system for additions and disposals and record monthly depreciation/amortization.
• Monitor cash balances and recommend capital calls and distributions from/to investors.
• Prepare monthly financial statement analysis according to GAAP with variance reporting.
• Compile monthly financial statement package with required supporting documentation.
• Distribute financials to lenders/owners.
• Attend owner meetings, as necessary.
• Assist in the annual audit and tax return preparation.
• Assist in annual budget preparation.
• Record electronic payments.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Real estate experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

CRM Residential is a trusted and growing leader in affordable housing property management, committed to strengthening communities and elevating the places people call home. As we continue to expand our portfolio, we are focused on improving operational excellence across our properties—investing in upgrades that create safer, more welcoming environments and delivering strong results, with most communities earning 90% or higher on inspections in the past year.

At the heart of our success are the people who choose to build their careers with us. We believe exceptional housing starts with empowered teams, which is why we invest in ongoing training, clear career paths, mentorship programs, and technology that makes work easier, safer, and more efficient. Working at CRM Residential is more than a job—it’s a purpose-driven career where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and help provide reliable, quality homes for those who need them most.

Why Join the CRM Residential Team:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Retirement Savings with employer contribution
• Bonus Potential
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays

Salary $55,000-60,000 annually. This is a Hybrid role.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Under the direction of the Controller and CFO, the Property Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions required to produce monthly GAAP financial statements for properties owned by investment funds or in other joint‑venture structures. Accuracy and timeliness in the completion of the workload is required in this position. Strong communication skills, good work ethic, analytical thinking, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 3 years of experience are required and experience in the real‑estate field is preferred.

Duties Include:

• Financial Reporting:
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Record monthly adjusting and accrual entries
• Update fixed asset system for additions and disposals and record monthly depreciation/amortization
• Monitor cash balances and recommend capital calls and distributions from/to investors
• Prepare monthly financial statement analysis according to GAAP with variance reporting
• Compile monthly financial statement package with required supporting documentation
• Distribute financials to lenders/owners
• Attend owner meetings, as necessary
• Assist in the annual audit and tax return preparation
• Assist in annual budget preparation
• Record electronic payments
• Additional duties as assigned by management

About CRM Residential:

CRM Residential is an award‑winning full‑service property management company which professionally manages 11,000+ apartments valued in excess of one billion. We are exclusively third‑party so there is no conflict of interest between the properties that we manage for our clients and our own properties, because we do not own any properties. Our focus is dedicated to our clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a passion for accounting and a desire to work for a reputable company, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.