Job Description

The Senior Accountant works under the direction of an Accounting Supervisor and Management to perform general accounting work for an assigned portfolio of properties. During the monthly closeout process, the role prepares journal entries to post to the general ledger, financial statements and other reports for each property. The Senior Accountant ensures completeness and accuracy of financial statements and related accounting activities.

The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce values including:

• Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual
• Communicating openly and with integrity
• Embracing opportunities
• Prioritizing deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily tasks include entering and paying bills, entering bank transactions in accounting systems, and invoicing interrelated companies.
• Applies knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to the preparation of journal entries for posting to the general ledger, financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis during monthly closeout for each property within assigned portfolio.
• Reviews financial statements for accuracy and prepares all necessary accruals, amortizations and reclassifications to complete the final monthly close package to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
• Analyzes balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy; prepares balance sheet reconciliations with detailed explanations of account balances.
• Analyzes monthly utility expenses for completeness by making all necessary accruals/adjustments and by providing detailed variance explanations.
• Reconciles bank accounts.
• Participates in peer review process of work products for quality assurance, including close packages, to ensure completion, accuracy, and timely release to internal and external customers.
• Reviews and responds to requests from Operations regarding various property accounting issues and implements corrective actions to resolve.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Two years of professional accounting, finance or related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Real estate or property accounting experience preferred

• Experience with Quickbooks, Monday & Buildertrend accounting system strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of GAAP, financial terms and principles, including cash and accrual accounting methods
• Knowledge and skill to comprehend, analyze and interpret financial statements
• Attention to detail and accuracy with quantitative data and financial calculations
• Time management skills to meet deadlines on time-sensitive projects and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
• Customer service orientation to provide effective and efficient support to internal clients and outside vendors
• Skill and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing
• Skill in applying critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving methods
• Knowledge and skills to manage projects, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Adobe)
• Knowledge and ability to operate accounting software applications (Quickbooks)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain appropriate discretion

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bergenfield, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person

Skills Required

Experience Required

1-2 years