Senior Property Accountant

RHO Residential; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

FSA

Company paid life insurance

401(k) and discretionary match

Job summary

RHO Residential in Roseland, NJ, is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to manage accounting duties for a portfolio of residential properties under minimal supervision. The role supports monthly financial statements and management reports, building strong working relationships with properties and upper management.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years in real estate management are required; knowledge of GAAP and Yardi is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3-5 years’ experience in a real estate management environment
• Public accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting for assigned properties
• Assist with onboarding of new properties
• Complete monthly close process and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals
• Enforce GAAP accounting principles and company policies
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
• Review bank reconciliations for operating and security deposits accounts
• Oversee third-party accounting provider
• Reconcile intercompany accounts
• Process AP and weekly/biweekly check runs
• Process cash receipts for Corporate level transactions
• Support property management and operations teams with financial inquiries
• Assist with audits & tax preparation processes

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Yardi accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Yardi accounting software

Job description

This position is based in our Corporate Office in Roseland, NJ

About Company:

RHO Residential is a premier property management company specializing in Class-A luxury apartment communities, with a primary focus on the New Jersey market. Our comprehensive services include leasing, marketing, financial management, maintenance operations, and resident relations, all tailored to deliver exceptional living experiences. We prioritize a people-first approach, fostering meaningful connections with residents and property owners alike.

At RHO Residential, we are dedicated to maintaining high standards of property upkeep, optimizing operational efficiency, and maximizing property value for our partners. With a focus on promoting a positive workplace culture, we ensure our team feels empowered, valued, and inspired to deliver outstanding results. Whether it’s through innovative marketing strategies, proactive maintenance, or seamless communication, we are committed to creating vibrant, thriving communities where people love to live and work.

Ready to be part of something exceptional? Join our team at RHO Residential and help us redefine property management with passion, purpose, and people at the heart of everything we do!

About the Role:

Compensation:$70-90K annual plus potential discretionary bonus.

Summary: The Senior Property Accountant will, under minimal supervision, perform accounting functions and duties for a portfolio of owned, managed, or joint-ventured residential properties. The Senior Property Accountant will actively participate in the preparation of the monthly financial statements and management reports for each property. They will establish and maintain a working relationship with the properties and upper management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Candidates will possess 3-5 years’ experience in a real estate management environment

Public accounting experience preferred

• Financial reporting for assigned properties
• Assist with the onboarding of new properties
• Completing the monthly close process (including maintaining general ledger accounts, providing monthly account analysis, and reconciling balance sheet accounts)
• Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals
• Enforcing GAAP accounting principles and company policies
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
• Review bank reconciliations for operating and security deposits accounts
• Oversee third-party accounting provider
• Reconcile intercompany accounts
• Assist in posting AP and processing weekly/biweekly check runs
• Processing cash receipts for Corporate level transactions
• Support property management and operations teams with financial inquiries or reporting needs.
• Assist with audits & tax preparation processes.

Skills & Experience

• Able to prioritize tasks and projects using time management and organizational skills to achieve overall goals.
• Must be prepared to work with minimal supervision, yet consistently prepared to present results and status of projects to supervisor.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to positively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to analyze data and supporting evidence to provide recommendations.
• Possess positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of real estate and multi-family industry.
• Must be flexible in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have Yardi accounting software experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Capacity to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.

RHO Residential has a proven record of success along with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, company paid life insurance, supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) and discretionary match.

RHO Residential is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. RHO Residential does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, creed, nationality, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, military status or any other category protected by federal, state or other law applicable in the location of employment.