Real Estate Accounting Manager (Multi-Property)

TalentConnect; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentConnect is seeking an Accounting Manager in White Plains, NY to lead day-to-day accounting, supervise AP/AR, and support cash management with the Controller and CFO.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (CPA a plus) and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in commercial real estate or multi-entity firms. Proficiency in AppFolio and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; CRE or multi-entity preferred.
• Supervisory experience with AP/AR staff.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, GL coding, controls, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in AppFolio and MS Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and multitask with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor management and AP/AR staff.
• Process monthly management fees, owner distributions, mortgage and maintenance payments.
• Review and approve vendor disbursements with proper documentation.
• Prepare journal entries for non-check transactions and adjustments.
• Maintain property accounting data in AppFolio and ensure timely entries.
• Prepare payable reports and schedules for management.
• Monitor daily cash balances and communicate needs to management.
• Handle banking activities including wires and ACH setups.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee cash receipts and ensure proper application to tenants and properties.
• Support billing/leasing in AppFolio; manage tenant charges and abstracts.
• Review corporate card activity and allocate expenses.
• Coordinate recurring electronic debits and 1099 year-end prep.
• Support payroll processing and related reporting.
• Assist with controls, recordkeeping, and process improvements.
• Backup to Controller and CFO for finance matters.

Skills

5+ years accounting

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Bank reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA is a plus

Tools

AppFolio

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

TalentConnect is seeking an Accounting Manager in White Plains, NY to lead day-to-day accounting, supervise AP/AR, and support cash management with the Controller and CFO.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (CPA a plus) and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in commercial real estate or multi-entity firms. Proficiency in AppFolio and MS Office is essential.