Senior Property Accountant

The Durst Organization • New York, NY

5h • $95,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Property Accounting, the Senior Property Accountant is responsible for the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of residential and retail properties. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial results, strong cash management, and timely reporting for internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting.
• 5+ years of accounting and relevant asset class industry experience.
• High level of computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with general ledger software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills to solve problems.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong knowledge of workpapers, corporate entity & loan structures, and property operations.
• Ability to drive results and meet strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• CPA a plus
• Experience with general ledger software is a plus, including MRI, Yardi, Timberline.

Responsibilities

• Monthly GL Close – Close the GL monthly (GAAP and cash general ledgers) and prepare workpapers.
• Manage daily accounting for a portfolio of four properties. Review and approve accounts payable, oversee cash management—including bank reconciliations and daily cash balances, process cash receipts, prepare loan draws, and collaborate with operations and asset management on property financial activities and ad hoc reports.
• Prepare monthly reports – Prepare monthly reporting packages for internal and external use, i.e., investor, lender compliance, asset management, and operational reports.
• Cash Forecasting – Manage the cash flow projections to meet the cash needs of the portfolio.
• Budgets – Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets and collaborate with the real estate team to ensure accurate and timely information.
• Annual Audit – Assist in the annual audit process; manage interim work, issue timely workpapers, audit report templates, and footnotes.
• Property Taxes – Assist in the annual RPIE and TC 201 process.
• Serve as a resource, advocate, and catalyst for sustainability at The Durst Organization. Apply the skills unique to your core job responsibilities for practical integration of sustainability into processes, standard operating procedures, and adopted business practices. Seek to empower our colleagues, consultants, tenants and residents to prioritize and actively engage in environmental stewardship.

What This Job Offers

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