Staff Accountant

New Land Enterprises•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

New Land Property Management, LLP is hiring a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will support the full accounting cycle across our mixed-use residential and commercial portfolio, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely close processes, and compliance with company policies and GAAP standards. The Staff Accountant serves as a key member of the accounting team, contributing to financial accuracy, long-range planning support, and ongoing problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
1–3 years of accounting experience; property management or real estate preferred
Solid Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
Working knowledge of GAAP
Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in property accounting software (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar) is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, and adjust entries for assigned residential and commercial properties
Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor invoices, tenant billing, and lease charge-backs
Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for property owners and internal leadership
Assist with CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations and commercial tenant billing calculations
Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with Property Managers
Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and analysis
Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
Respond to inquiries from Property Managers, owners, and vendors regarding financial transactions and reporting
Perform other duties as assigned