Senior Property Accountant

Kushner; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kushner is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to manage the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of residential properties. The role involves ensuring accurate financial oversight, collaborating with teams, and preparing monthly G/L close. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting and property accounting experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of property accounting experience with at least 3 years in real estate.
• Experience with mixed-use properties required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly G/L close and prepare journal entries for assigned properties.
• Compile accurate financial statements and provide reporting.
• Assist with annual budgets and reforecasts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Yardi

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

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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?

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

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Housing Provider.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Analyst

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

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