Sr Property Accountant- Commercial RE

Senior Property Accountant 📍 Parsippany, NY (Onsite- Fridays Remote!) 💰 $110,000 – $125,000 base salary + discretionary bonus 🕓 Full-time | Generous benefits package

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join our growing real estate team in Parsippany, NY. This onsite position plays a key role in managing the full-cycle accounting process for a portfolio of 3–5 commercial properties . The ideal candidate is an experienced, detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL) entries, and month-end close.


• Prepare, review, and reconcile property-specific financial statements , rent rolls , CAM reconciliations , and bank statements .


• Assist with or oversee budgeting , forecasting , and cash flow management .


• Ensure timely and accurate reporting for all assigned commercial properties.


• Collaborate with property management and leadership teams to analyze financial performance and drive efficiency.


• Provide audit support and assist with ERP and system implementations as needed.


• Work independently, demonstrating strong initiative and assertiveness.


• (Optional growth opportunity) Position may evolve to include team leadership responsibilities based on performance and workload capacity.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in property accounting within real estate or property management.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting OR Finance required
  


• Proven experience in full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, month-end close, bank reconciliations).


• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, rent rolls, CAM reconciliations , and financial reporting .


• ERP system implementation experience preferred.


• Strong understanding of cash flow management and audit preparation .


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).


• Hands-on experience with AppFolio required


• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000 – $125,000 per year


• Bonus: Annual discretionary performance-based bonus


• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Retirement: 401(k) plan eligibility after one year of service (employer match details shared during interview)


• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and standard company holidays