Property Accountant

ROSENBLUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION • Town of Guilderland, NY

17d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Property Accountant at The Rosenblum Companies is responsible for property-level accounting, accurate financial reporting, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, self-storage, and flexible workspace properties. The role reports to the Finance Director and works closely with cross-functional teams across asset classes. It supports financial operations, reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, ERP system administration, and transactional workflows, while helping the company maintain sound financial practices and its commitment to creating better spaces for clients and communities.

The Rosenblum Companies is a fully integrated real estate development and management company in the Capital District. Its portfolio includes more than 1.7 million square feet of properties and 332 apartment units, including projects described as zero-emission and pursuing PHIUS CORE certification.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–4 years of related experience and/or training, including accounting and financial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field.
• Knowledge of property accounting operations and experience using financial software or systems.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to internal customers.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with a professional and respectful presentation style.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and track open items and due dates.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze complex information; solve practical problems; and interpret written, oral, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary workplace language(s); ability to interpret business information and communicate effectively with managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures and use intermediate Excel functions, including working with spreadsheets containing complex formulas.
• Basic knowledge of real estate financial terms, principles, lease documents, and contracts.
• Ability to handle sensitive files confidentially and pass a criminal background check.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with common business applications, such as Microsoft Excel, and ability to adapt to new technology and mentor team members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and meet departmental deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills.
• Experience in property management accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager/Elevate or other enterprise property accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all entities.
• Analyze accounts and reconcile sub-ledger balances to general ledger balances.
• Perform and review weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accurate cash reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve them promptly.
• Review and post commercial rent roll entries to maintain accurate rent revenue tracking.
• Prepare lease and tenant reimbursement accounting, including reconciliation of estimated and actual CAM and utilities.
• Ensure filing of tax returns, including sales tax, and collaborate with the CPA firm on timely and accurate year-end tax returns.
• Serve as an internal resource for ERP needs, including approval workflows, user administration, permissions, and property setup; troubleshoot issues and support process improvements.
• Develop working knowledge of operating platforms and lease terms across commercial, multifamily, coworking, and self-storage properties, and integrate accounting activities with operations.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting and regulatory reporting, including sales tax filings and annual 1099s.
• Ensure proper recording and reconciliation of mortgage-related financial transactions.
• Manage the corporate credit card workflow, including receipt collection, expense coding, and reconciliation.
• Coordinate the annual budget process across property entities and help align budgets with corporate financial goals.
• Perform general accounting tasks, including posting general ledger journal entries and preparing account reconciliations and financial schedules as needed.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and budget variance analysis for all entities.
• Communicate due dates and workflow impacts, document and track processes, and escalate issues as appropriate to support timely completion.
• Represent the company professionally in interactions with tenants, vendors, and the community.
• Support the Finance and Accounting team’s day-to-day operations and perform other assigned responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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