Senior Property Accountant

Kushner; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kushner in Florham Park, NJ, seeks an experienced accountant to manage a portfolio of mixed-use properties. You will handle journal entries, monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting while coordinating with property managers and senior leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3–5 years of real estate accounting experience, with strong MS Excel skills and excellent communication. On-site role in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years of related experience.
• Experience with mixed-use real estate portfolios is required.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong math aptitude and sense of urgency.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Excellent communication skills across levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all journal entries and perform monthly GL close for all properties in the portfolio.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and balance sheet analysis for the portfolio.
• Compile financial statements and analyses for review by the Controller.
• Produce monthly and quarterly property financial reports.
• Respond to requests for internal management reports.
• Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Assist with budgets and cost tracking.
• Interface with Property Managers and senior management on accounting matters.

Skills

MS Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Self-directed

Multitask

Urgency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Kushner, every day is an opportunity to do something extraordinary. We are builders — of communities, of careers, and of a company that is constantly evolving. Our portfolio spans some of the most dynamic markets in the country, and behind every property is a team of people who are passionate, driven, and genuinely invested in the communities they serve. We set our people up to aim beyond what they thought possible, grow through every experience, and create real impact — for our residents, our partners, and each other. The best version of Kushner is always the one we are building right now. Come Grow With Us.

Summary

This position will be accountable for all aspects of a portfolio of mixed-use properties; assisting the team with timely and accurate information reporting including computing, classifying, recording and verifying numerical data for use in maintaining property accounting records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

One must be able to perform the essential functions of the job; which include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for preparing all journal entries and the monthly G/L close for all properties in assigned portfolio.
• Perform/review bank account reconciliations and conduct balance sheet reconciliation and analysis for the entire portfolio.
• Compile financial statements and analysis for review by the Controller.
• Financial reporting: run monthly and quarterly property reports.
• Respond to requests for internal management reports.
• Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Preparation and review of budgets.
• Reconciliation of Vendor statements and Customer payments.
• Job cost tracking, analysis and reporting.
• Interface with Property Managers and senior management on all aspects of accounting for our mixed-use buildings; assist with billing verification and collection matters.
• Respond to inquiries from Executive Management team, investors, and lenders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, plus 3-5 years of related experience; with at least 3 years in a large real estate company.
• Experience with mixed-use buildings is a must, commercial experience is a plus.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment – extended hours when necessary.
• Exceptional math aptitude.
• Works with a sense of urgency!
• Proficient with MS Excel.
• Strong communication skills; to communicate at all levels and across diverse cultures.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of property accounting is a requirement!
• Strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax and banking working knowledge.
• Assist with development, implementation, and documentation of internal controls.
• A broad knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to Prioritize/Multitask.
• Self-directed and proactive, able to work independently with broad guidelines.

Technology

• Familiarity with Yardi or similar property management accounting system necessary.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Windows 7).

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