Senior Accountant

Kushner Companies; Florham Park (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kushner Companies is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to own full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of mixed-use residential/portfolio assets in New Jersey. You will drive journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting while coordinating with property managers and leadership.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and strategic financial oversight to support executive decisions and investor communications.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3–5 years of property accounting experience, with at least 3 years in real estate
• Experience with mixed-use properties; commercial experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting
• Proficiency in Excel and property management systems (Yardi strongly preferred)

Aufgaben

• Lead the monthly G/L close and prepare all journal entries for assigned properties
• Perform and review bank reconciliations; analyze and reconcile balance sheets
• Compile accurate financial statements and provide reporting for Controller review
• Manage monthly and quarterly property-level reporting
• Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts
• Assist with annual budgets and reforecasts
• Reconcile vendor statements and customer payments
• Track and report on job costs and project-related expenses
• Partner with Property Managers on billing, collections, and variance reviews
• Respond to financial inquiries from executive leadership, investors, and lenders

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Property Accountant – Residential Portfolio

Are you ready to take full ownership of the numbers behind a high-impact portfolio of Residential properties? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your precision and insight directly support executive decision-making? If you’re an experienced property accountant looking to make your mark at a company shaping the urban landscape, we want to meet you.

About the Role:

As our Senior Property Accountant, you’ll play a key role in managing the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of mixed-use assets. From journal entries and reconciliations to financial reporting and investor communications, your work will ensure accurate, timely, and strategic financial oversight across our operations.

You’ll collaborate closely with Property Managers, senior leadership, and external partners—bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every task.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly G/L close and prepare all journal entries for assigned properties


• Perform and review bank reconciliations; analyze and reconcile balance sheets


• Compile accurate financial statements and provide reporting for Controller review


• Manage monthly and quarterly property-level reporting


• Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts


• Assist with annual budgets and reforecasts


• Reconcile vendor statements and customer payments


• Track and report on job costs and project-related expenses


• Partner with Property Managers on billing, collections, and variance reviews


• Respond to financial inquiries from executive leadership, investors, and lenders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting


• 3–5 years of property accounting experience, with at least 3 years in real estate


• Experience with mixed-use properties is required; commercial experience a plus


• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting best practices


• Proficiency in Excel and property management systems (Yardi strongly preferred)


• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision

What We’re Looking For:

• A sharp, analytical thinker with a strong grasp of property accounting fundamentals


• Someone who brings urgency, ownership, and accountability to their work


• A self-starter who thrives in a high-performance, team-oriented environment

Ready to join a company that values your expertise and empowers you to make an impact?