Accountant - Remote

Newmark • Milwaukee, WI

19h • Remote

About The Position

As an Accountant on the Property Management Client Accounting team, this role is responsible for full-cycle accounting for various commercial real estate properties. The ideal candidate is service oriented and prioritizes client satisfaction. The role offers career growth and personal development within the accounting team. The position can be full-time remote or based in a regional accounting hub in Pittsburgh or Denver.

The Accountant prepares financial statement packages, partners with property managers to ensure timely and accurate financials, and serves as the primary accounting contact for clients and property managers for an assigned portfolio. The role also supports budgeting and forecasting and ensures accounting and reporting requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of previous accounting experience.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment through collaboration and partnership.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve effectively.
• Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computerized accounting systems, specifically Yardi and/or MRI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all aspects of financial statement packages for assigned commercial properties, including creating and posting journal entries, reviewing the general ledger, and completing backup schedules.
• Partner with property managers to ensure financial statements are accurate and delivered on time.
• Ensure expenses, receipts, distributions, funding requests, and other accounting transactions for the period are completed accurately.
• Review and audit financial information for compliance with established procedures and accounting principles.
• Respond to and resolve issues and requests from management teams and clients.
• Follow standard policies and procedures to consistently meet internal and external reporting requirements.
• Participate in budget and forecasting functions for the assigned property portfolio.
• Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for clients and property managers for the assigned portfolio.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level