Property Accountant

We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a portfolio of commercial real estate assets in Rye, New York. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across day-to-day accounting, period-end reporting, and portfolio-level financial analysis while working with multiple property and investment structures. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in real estate accounting, attention to detail, and the ability to manage reporting obligations accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, preparing key financial statements and related supporting documentation.
• Compile recurring financial reports for lenders and joint venture stakeholders, ensuring submissions are timely, complete, and accurate.
• Record and review journal entries for routine and non-routine transactions, including accruals, amortization activity, and account reclassifications.
• Analyze operating results against budgets and prior reporting periods, highlighting material variances and explaining notable changes.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through reconciliations, transaction reviews, and consistent bookkeeping practices.
• Prepare audit support schedules and detailed work papers to facilitate internal and external review activities.
• Develop footnotes and supplemental reporting schedules used in quarterly and annual corporate filing packages.
• Support accounting activities tied to acquisitions and dispositions, including entity setup, transaction entries, and closing documentation.
• Partner with internal departments and external parties to onboard newly acquired properties or joint ventures and establish accurate accounting records.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen reporting quality, operational efficiency, and overall accounting accuracy.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in property accounting or a closely related real estate accounting role.
• Hands-on experience supporting month-end and quarter-end close activities in a commercial real estate environment.
• Working knowledge of accrual-based accounting, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation procedures.
• Proficiency with property accounting platforms such as Yardi and/or MRI Software.
• Ability to prepare financial statements, reporting packages, and audit support materials with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting budget-to-actual and period-over-period variances.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate ownership structures, including joint ventures and lender reporting requirements.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$130,000.00 Yearly

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