Property Accountant
Responsibilities:
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparation of supporting schedules, account analysis, and timely follow-up on outstanding issues.
• Develop budgets and forecasts for assigned properties, monitor cash activity, and highlight significant variances or financial trends to stakeholders.
• Prepare property financial statements using applicable reporting frameworks, including historical cost, fair value, and tax basis accounting.
• Partner with external auditors during annual audits by assembling requested documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting the year-end review process.
• Review selected operating and capital expenditures, including taxes, insurance, and capital projects, to confirm proper coding and approval.
• Interpret retail lease terms related to recoveries and reimbursements, calculate tenant charges, and prepare annual reconciliation packages with supporting detail.
• Complete required sales tax filings and help ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and reporting obligations.
• Oversee lease administration, receivables, and payables activities to promote adherence to company procedures and maintain accurate property records.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience within commercial real estate; public accounting or retail property exposure is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of financial statements and reporting under historical cost, fair value, and tax basis accounting methods.
• Experience using real estate accounting platforms such as Yardi or similar industry software.
• Strong command of month-end close, accrual accounting, and general ledger processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort learning new technologies, including automation and AI-enabled tools, and collaborating on evolving process needs.
If you meet the above criteria and are local to Stamford, Connecticut, please apply directly. For immediate consideration you may email your resume to: Michelle.,Kenney@RobertHalf(.com).
Compensation
$105,000.00-$115,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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