Senior Accountant

Westminster; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to own the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of residential and mixed-use assets. You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting while coordinating with property managers and senior leadership.

You will contribute to budgets, forecast cash flow, and ensure GAAP compliance. Strong Excel and Yardi skills are required, with reliability handling multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3 years of property accounting experience with real estate focus.
• Experience with mixed-use properties; commercial experience a plus.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and real estate accounting practices.
• Proficient in Excel and Yardi or similar property management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close and prepare journal entries for assigned properties.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations; analyze 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.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

Property accounting

Real estate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Job description

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 youre 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, youll 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.

Youll collaborate closely with Property Managers, senior leadership, and external partnersringing 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:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• 3 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 Were 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?

Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career.