Property Accountant POST NUMBER: 482073

Property Accountant

Middletown, NJ Area

Salary: $75,000 - $120,000 Benefits

Our client, a well-established commercial real estate investment and management company in the Middletown, NJ area, is seeking a Property Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for the financial reporting and accounting activities of a portfolio of commercial properties and related entities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in property accounting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, tenants, vendors, lenders, and external accounting partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process for an assigned portfolio of commercial properties
• Review monthly operating reports and financial information prepared by an outsourced accounting team
• Prepare lender and investor reporting packages and monitor compliance with reporting requirements
• Coordinate draw submissions and communicate with lenders as needed
• Monitor cash activity, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Assist with tenant and vendor inquiries related to financial matters
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting activities
• Work closely with Asset Management, Property Management, and other internal stakeholders
• Coordinate year-end audit and tax preparation requirements with external accountants and auditors
• Review CAM reconciliations and assist with tenant-related questions
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and applicable regulations
• Support special projects and additional accounting initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years of property accounting experience
• Knowledge of commercial real estate accounting principles and property management practices
• Experience with Yardi or similar real estate accounting software
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and document management systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with various stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why Join?

• Competitive compensation ranging from $75,000 to $120,000 based on experience
• Opportunity to work with a stable and growing real estate organization
• Exposure to a diverse commercial property portfolio
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth
• High visibility role with interaction across multiple business functions

If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional with property accounting experience and are looking to grow your career within commercial real estate, we encourage you to apply.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.