Senior Property Accounting Manager - Real Estate

Confidential; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in New York City is seeking an experienced accountant to manage all facets of property management accounting in a fast-growing environment. The role reports to the Senior Controller and requires in-office presence four days per week.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, familiarity with Yardi, and a detail-oriented, collaborative work style to support property financial reporting, cash management, and year-end activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Yardi is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of employees, management, tenants and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports for managed properties.
• Prepare and present quarterly/annual financial results to investors.
• Ensure all accounts payable and accounts receivable are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitor cash daily to ensure that all transactions are properly recorded and adequately funded for upcoming cash requirements.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Record monthly principal, escrow and interest payments based on loan statements and ensure that balances are reconciled.
• Prepare monthly tenant billings including preparation of true‑up of CAM and real estate taxes.
• Monitor major recurring expenses such as payment of utilities and real estate taxes.
• Calculate monthly distributions and/or preferred return payments to investors.
• Assist with financial analysis for acquisitions, divestitures and refinancings.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and year‑end audit and tax work papers for outside accountants.
• Prepare and file Real Property Income and Expense (“RPIE”) statements for NYC jurisdictions.
• Effectively communicate with other departments to ensure all accounting matters are properly addressed.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Real estate accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Yardi experience

Job description

Confidential in New York City is seeking an experienced accountant to manage all facets of property management accounting in a fast-growing environment. The role reports to the Senior Controller and requires in-office presence four days per week.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, familiarity with Yardi, and a detail-oriented, collaborative work style to support property financial reporting, cash management, and year-end activities.