Senior Property Accountant — Residential Portfolio

Westminster; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to own the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of mixed-use Residential properties. You will manage journal entries, closes, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and investor communications.

You will collaborate with property managers and senior leadership, bringing accuracy, urgency, and accountability to daily activities while ensuring GAAP compliance and timely financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of property accounting experience, with at least 3 years in real estate.
• Experience with mixed-use properties; GAAP knowledge.
• Strong Excel proficiency and Yardi experience.

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.

Skills

Property accounting

GAAP

Excel

Real estate

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Westminster is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to own the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of mixed-use Residential properties. You will manage journal entries, closes, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and investor communications.

You will collaborate with property managers and senior leadership, bringing accuracy, urgency, and accountability to daily activities while ensuring GAAP compliance and timely financial oversight.