Senior Property Accountant

Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY 

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to join a growing real estate firm in Midtown Manhattan. This role will be responsible for full-cycle accounting for a commercial and/or residential property portfolio and will work closely with asset management, property management, and leadership. Strong Yardi experience and a public accounting/audit background are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle property accounting for assigned portfolio

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations

• Handle CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, and variance analysis

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries

• Oversee property-level accounts payable and receivable

• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts

• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audits

• Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit requests

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting controls

• Train and mentor junior accounting staff as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5+ years of accounting experience with a combination of public accounting and property accounting

• Strong audit experience, including financial statement preparation and review

• Hands-on Yardi experience (required)

• Solid understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting principles

• Advanced Excel skills

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA-track

• Big 4 or top-tier public accounting firm experience

• Experience with commercial, residential, or mixed-use real estate portfolios

• Prior NYC real estate industry experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Bonus potential

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Career growth within a stable and expanding firm

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