Real Estate Staff Accountant – Portfolio Focus

Addison Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Northern New Jersey is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the financial reporting and accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of properties. This role will prepare workpapers, reconciliations, journal entries, budgets, and monthly financial statements.

The position offers 40 hours per week, fully in-office, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k). Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 1–2 years of experience, strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• CPA track is a plus.
• Real estate or property accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, Nexus, IBS, or other property accounting systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly workpapers, financial statements, schedules, and management reports for an assigned portfolio of properties.
• Prepare and post journal entries and other accounting transactions, and perform bank and general ledger reconciliations to ensure account balances are accurate.
• Review and analyze assigned general ledger accounts, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Review invoices and expenditures to ensure transactions are properly coded, classified, and recorded.
• Review tenant security deposits at move-out and ensure applicable refunds are processed accurately.
• Assist with the preparation of annual property budgets.
• Partner with property management and other members of the accounting team to research and resolve accounting questions and issues.
• Assist with year-end close activities and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Receive training on internal accounting systems, procedures, and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Yardi

MRI

Nexus

IBS

Job description

Addison Group in Northern New Jersey is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the financial reporting and accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of properties. This role will prepare workpapers, reconciliations, journal entries, budgets, and monthly financial statements.

The position offers 40 hours per week, fully in-office, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k). Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 1–2 years of experience, strong analytical and