Senior Accountant

Westminster Management•Florham Park, NJ

88d

About The Position

As a Senior Property Accountant, you will manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of mixed-use residential assets. Your work will support accurate, timely, and strategic financial oversight, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and investor communications. You will collaborate with Property Managers, senior leadership, and external partners, bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to your work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
3–5 years of property accounting experience, including at least 3 years in real estate.
Experience with mixed-use properties is required.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting best practices.
Proficiency in Excel and property management systems.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
Analytical thinking and a strong grasp of property accounting fundamentals.
Urgency, ownership, and accountability in work.
Self-starter who thrives in a high-performance, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Commercial property experience is a plus.
Yardi experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly general ledger close and prepare journal entries for assigned properties.
Perform and review bank reconciliations; analyze and reconcile balance sheets.
Compile financial statements and provide reporting for Controller review.
Manage monthly and quarterly property-level reporting.
Prepare deposits and weekly cash flow forecasts.
Assist with annual budgets and reforecasts.
Reconcile vendor statements and customer payments.
Track and report job costs and project-related expenses.
Partner with Property Managers on billing, collections, and variance reviews.
Respond to financial inquiries from executive leadership, investors, and lenders.