Property Accountant

Spinoso Real Estate Gro • Town of Onondaga, NY

7d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Property Accountant oversees the financial operations and reporting for a portfolio of retail properties. The role applies technical accounting expertise to ensure accurate, compliant, and transparent financial activity, while providing insights that support business decisions and client relationships. It combines detailed accounting work with collaboration across property and internal teams. The position offers opportunities to take on increased responsibilities, mentor others, and grow into Senior Property Accountant or other leadership roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, full-cycle accounting, and accrual-based financial reporting.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing monthly financial packages, journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly accruals.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a multi-entity environment.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills, including the ability to present financial information and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Initiative, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Property, real estate, or commercial industry experience.
• Public accounting or audit background.
• CPA, CMA, or another relevant professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations and monthly reporting for assigned properties.
• Prepare, analyze, and review general ledger entries, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee and monitor accounts payable, cash management, and timely payments.
• Create, review, and complete month-end and year-end closing entries.
• Collaborate with Property Management, Lease Administration, and other internal teams on budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Calculate and process client distributions in accordance with management agreements.
• Provide training and guidance on accounting principles, company procedures, and workpaper preparation to property management team members and peers as needed.
• Support audit preparation and respond to auditor requests.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to best practices and efficiency initiatives across property accounting.
• Develop trusted client relationships through accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with management and leasing agreements.
• Partner with property teams to provide financial guidance and support day-to-day operational decisions.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus program.
• 100% company-paid medical and dental coverage.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement after 6 months.
• Phone reimbursement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture focused on growth, learning, and career development.

What This Job Offers

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