Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary :
The Senior Accountant supports the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records across corporate and property-level entities. This role is responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks including general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial reporting. The Senior Accountant works closely with internal teams and third-party property managers to ensure timely and accurate financial data, supports investor distributions, and assists with construction-related accounting.
Location : Suffern, NY (Right off Route 287, close to Garden State Parkway and Route 17)
Schedule : Full-time, Hybrid - 2 Work-from-Home Fridays per month
Key Responsibilities :
General Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Review monthly financial statements for assigned properties.
- Record and reconcile mortgage, escrow, insurance, tax, AR / AP, and intercompany entries.
- Maintain schedules for insurance, taxes, and capital calls.
- Assist with quarterly investor distributions, including preparing payment documentation.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and update daily cash balances across multiple accounts.
- Import trial balances into Yardi and verify general ledger mapping.
- Process AP and ensure transaction recording.
- Organize and maintain accounting files and documentation.
Construction Accounting Support
Generate and track construction management fee invoices.Maintain organized invoice records in shared filing location.Cash Management
Monitor rent sweep accounts and ensure sufficient funds for mortgage payments.Assist in coordinating transfers between partnership and property accounts.Prepare weekly cash reports for internal distribution.Intercompany Transactions
Assist in tracking and reconciling intercompany payments.Work with third-party accountants to ensure accurate general ledger entries.Tax & Compliance
Maintain records for personal property tax filings.Coordinate with external tax professionals to support timely submissions.Systems & Reporting
Support Yardi data imports and general ledger mapping accuracy.Assist in maintaining consistent reporting across entities.Administrative & Ad Hoc Support
Manage incoming accounting mail and distribute it to appropriate team members.Scan and process checks for deposit.Respond to ad-hoc requests from Finance and Asset Management.Additional Responsibilities :
Perform additional duties assigned by direct supervisor and upper-level management.Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.Familiarity with both property-level and corporate-level accounting preferred.Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.Proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).Effective communication and organizational skills.Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.Professional handling of confidential financial information.Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range : $110,000-$120,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Health Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement : 401(k) plan
Flexible Spending Accounts : FSA and HSA options available
Perks : Weekly team lunches, stocked office snacks, and a collaborative work environment