Junior Property Accountant

Overview

This role supports financial operations within the commercial real estate sector, focusing on property management accounting. The position involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and assisting with financial reporting and budgeting for properties primarily located on the East Coast. The team operates in a decentralized environment that encourages career growth and experience development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for properties.
• Support ongoing financial analysis and reporting alongside senior accounting staff.
• Maintain and update tenant ledgers, rent rolls, and other property-related financial records.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable related to daily property operations.
• Reconcile bank statements and property accounts regularly.
• Assist with corporate budgeting and forecasting workflows for assigned properties.
• Communicate directly with property managers, tenants, and third-party vendors regarding financial and payment matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of progressive property accounting experience within the commercial real estate sector.
• Proficiency in industry-standard accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and robust organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a decentralized team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for managing relationships with clients, tenants, and vendors.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Approximate salary range: $45,412 - $55,000 annually.
• Final compensation depends on role level, geographic location, skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical benefits including prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off including a minimum of 15 vacation days annually, 10 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 2 personal flex days per calendar year.
• Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents (eligible after 90 days of employment).

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Location

This role supports properties primarily on the East Coast and operates within a decentralized team structure.