Senior Property Accountant

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to oversee full-cycle property accounting for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets in New York. You will prepare financial statements, perform close processes, and partner with property and asset management to ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires 3–7+ years in CRE/property accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel. Familiarity with Yardi Voyager, MRI, or RealPage is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3–7+ years of commercial real estate or property accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP required; CAM reconciliations and multi-entity reporting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel required; property management software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes with financial statements and reconciliations.
• Record journal entries, accruals, amortization, and adjustments in the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank, escrow, and cash activity; prepare CAM and operating expense reconciliations.
• Review tenant billings, lease information, capex, construction activity, and fixed assets records.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, lender reporting, and tax preparation.
• Collaborate with property management, asset management, leasing, and finance teams to improve processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Yardi Voyager

MRI

RealPage

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Yardi Voyager

MRI

RealPage

Job description

Job Overview – Senior Property Accountant

Compensation: $95,000 – $125,000/year + Bonus

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Property Accountant for our client, supporting the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets. This role is responsible for full-cycle property accounting, financial statement preparation, and partnering with property management and asset management teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational excellence. The ideal candidate has commercial real estate accounting experience, strong technical accounting skills, and thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities as the Senior Property Accountant:

• Financial Reporting: Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process while preparing financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• General Ledger Accounting: Record journal entries, accruals, amortization, recurring adjustments, and maintain accurate general ledger activity.
• Property Accounting: Reconcile bank accounts, escrow accounts, security deposits, and cash activity while preparing CAM, operating expense, and real estate tax reconciliations.
• Lease & Capital Accounting: Review tenant billings, lease information, capital expenditures, construction activity, and fixed asset records to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
• Budgeting & Analysis: Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, lender reporting, audit support, and tax preparation activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with property management, asset management, leasing, and finance teams while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiencies.

Qualifications for the Senior Property Accountant:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 3–7+ years of commercial real estate or property accounting experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP is required. Experience with CAM reconciliations, tenant recoveries, and financial reporting for multiple legal entities is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with Yardi Voyager, MRI, RealPage, or similar property management software is strongly preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. CPA certification or public accounting experience is preferred.

Application Notice:

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.