Property Accountant

Description We are looking for a Property Accountant to support a large commercial real estate portfolio in Woodbury, New York. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing high-volume accounting activity, maintaining accurate financial records, and delivering reliable monthly reporting. The successful candidate will bring strong property accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and hands-on experience with Yardi and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of approximately 30 commercial properties each month, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.

• Complete month-end close activities, including reviewing account activity, preparing journal entries, and finalizing financial results within established deadlines.

• Maintain the general ledger for assigned properties and ensure balances are properly supported through regular reconciliations.

• Apply accrual-based accounting principles to record expenses, revenue, and adjustments in accordance with company policies and reporting standards.

• Prepare and review property-level financial statements and related schedules to support internal reporting needs.

• Use Yardi software to enter, monitor, and reconcile accounting data while helping maintain the integrity of property financial records.

• Investigate discrepancies, resolve variances, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to address accounting issues affecting assigned properties. Requirements • Proven experience in property accounting, preferably within a commercial real estate environment.

• Hands-on proficiency with Yardi software for day-to-day accounting and reporting tasks.

• Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

• Solid understanding of accrual accounting and general ledger maintenance.

• Experience preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and property-level financial reporting.

• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a high-volume accounting setting.

• Ability to manage a portfolio of multiple properties while maintaining consistent quality and timeliness.

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