Staff Accountant

Jobot; Englewood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-End Bonus

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401k with 4% Match

Job summary

A growing property management organization is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support corporate accounting for their property portfolio. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working from home one day a week. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day accounting tasks, preparing reports, and supporting month-end close. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of general ledger experience. The position promises a dynamic environment and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close processes.
• Ability to prepare bank reconciliations and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting tasks including general ledger accuracy.
• Prepare accruals and adjustments for month-end closing.
• Track financial performance with variance and trend analysis.
• Support corporate accounting for multiple property locations.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams across finance and operations.
• Streamline accounting workflows and processes.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Accrual accounting

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

Tools

Yardi

Job description

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Job Details

Hybrid option! WFH 1 day/week

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Katherine Krull

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Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year

Compensation: $65k-$80k + Year-End Bonus + Comprehensive Health Benefits + 401k with 4% Match

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Location: Inglewood, NJ – Hybrid option, with 1 day/week work from home

A bit about us

Our client is a growing property management organization strengthening its corporate accounting function to support recent property acquisitions, expanding operations, and long-term team growth. As the business continues to scale, they are proactively building their accounting bench and are open to strong general ledger talent who can step into a hands‑on, highly technical environment and grow with the organization.

Must Have

• 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience
• Bank reconciliations, balance sheet preparation, financial reporting, and accrual accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

Preferred

• Public accounting or real estate experience
• Proficient in Excel and Yardi

Why join us

• 💼 High-impact accounting role supporting a growing property management organization during a key expansion phase
• 📊 Exposure to hands‑on corporate property accounting, including general ledger, bank reconciliations, balance sheet prep, and accrual accounting
• 🚀 Organization investing in its accounting team to support recent acquisitions and long‑term operational growth
• 🎓 Hands‑on learning environment with opportunities to deepen technical accounting expertise and gain exposure to property management systems (e.g., Yardi)
• 🧩 Lean, collaborative team where you’ll have broad ownership, visible impact, and the chance to help build processes from the ground up

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a detail‑oriented and technically skilled Staff Accountant to support corporate accounting for their property portfolio. This role is central to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month‑end close, and providing meaningful insights for a small but growing accounting team. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across finance and operations, ensuring accounting activity is recorded accurately and in line with company policies. This is a hands‑on opportunity for an accountant who thrives in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment and wants to build deep expertise in property management accounting.

What You’ll Do

• Accounting & Reporting: Manage day‑to‑day accounting tasks including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.
• Month‑End Close: Prepare accruals, adjustments, and ensure timely and accurate financial statement preparation.
• Variance & Trend Analysis: Track financial performance, investigate discrepancies, and provide clear explanations for variances.
• Property Accounting: Support corporate accounting for multiple property locations, including financial reporting and property management system workflows (e.g., Yardi).
• Audit & Internal Controls Support: Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and ongoing internal control compliance.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams across accounting, operations, and property management, providing accounting guidance and insight.
• Process Improvement: Help streamline accounting workflows, reporting processes, and financial controls to support organizational growth.

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