Property Accountant NUMÉRO DE POSTE: 465454

Financial Analyst/Property Accountant

Compensation: $110,000–$125,000 base salary
Location: New York, NY (Onsite for first month, then hybrid – 2 days onsite with flexible in-office days)

About the Role

A well-established residential property management organization is seeking a Financial Analyst/Property Accountant to join its New York–based accounting team. This role is focused on end-to-end accounting ownership for a portfolio of residential properties.

This position is ideal for someone with strong general accounting and analytical skills who enjoys owning the numbers, managing multiple entities, and partnering closely with property managers and ownership groups. The role offers meaningful responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to step into a stable but evolving accounting function.

Team Structure

• Reports directly to a senior finance leader

• Works alongside a team of directors, New York–based accounting staff, consultants, and an offshore accounting support team

• This role will provide guidance and oversight to offshore resources supporting day-to-day accounting activities

Key Responsibilities

Property Accounting & Close

• Perform full month-end close responsibilities for a portfolio of residential properties, with each property maintained as a separate legal entity

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

• Maintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with accrual accounting principles

Cash Management & Forecasting

• Manage cash balances for each property to ensure adequate liquidity for operating and capital needs

• Prepare cash flow projections and reports for ownership and internal stakeholders

• Coordinate payments, distributions, and fund transfers as needed

• Reconcile bank accounts monthly and throughout the month as required

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial packages, including income statements, balance sheets, and variance analysis (actual vs. budget)

• Analyze operating results and investigate variances in collaboration with property management teams

• Prepare lender, ownership, and ad hoc financial reports as requested

Budgeting

• Lead annual operating and capital budget preparation for assigned properties

• Manage a high-volume budgeting cycle during peak planning periods while maintaining ongoing accounting responsibilities

Audit & Compliance Support

• Provide schedules, workpapers, and support for annual audits

• Reconcile security deposits and coordinate with internal teams as needed

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a key financial point of contact for property managers and ownership representatives

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external stakeholders

• Work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

• 3–5 years of experience in property accounting or public accounting with exposure to residential real estate (co-ops, condos, or rental properties preferred)

• Experience within residential property management organizations strongly preferred; public accounting candidates with relevant real estate audit experience will also be considered

• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and general ledger management

• Proven ability to perform variance analysis and budget-to-actual reviews

• Advanced Excel skills required

• Experience with Yardi or similar property accounting software is a plus, but not required

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple properties and deadlines

• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

• Effective communicator with the confidence to engage with property managers and ownership groups

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and accountable

Interview Process

• Excel-based assessment completed prior to interviews (not timed)

• Panel interview conducted virtually with finance leadership

• Additional interview round may be conducted if needed

Why This Role

• Newly opened positions driven by team restructuring and growth needs

• Opportunity to take true ownership of a residential property portfolio

• Hybrid work model with flexibility after initial onboarding

• Competitive compensation with flexibility for top-tier candidates