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Robert Half lists this Senior Property Accountant opportunity in morris plains, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Property Accountant:
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Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced real estate environment? We are seeking a Senior Property Accountant to take a leading role in managing the financial operations of a dynamic property portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strong technical accounting skills with business partnership, process improvement, and portfolio-level insight.
In this role, you will help ensure the financial health of a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties , delivering accurate reporting, driving month-end close, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and partnering closely with property management and leadership teams. If you are proactive, analytical, and passionate about real estate accounting, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
Analyze operating results, variances, and budget-to-actual performance
Partner with property managers and asset managers to support financial decision-making
Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
Review CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, rent rolls, and lease-related accounting, where applicable
Support annual budgets, reforecasts, and audit requests
Monitor cash activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reserve balances
Assist with process improvements and implementation of best practices across the accounting function
Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on portfolio accounting matters
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of property accounting experience, preferably in commercial or residential real estate
Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
Proficiency in ERP or property management/accounting systems such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, AppFolio, or similar platforms
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
Ability to manage multiple xhmxlyz properties, deadlines, and priorities in a dynamic environment
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
Preferred Qualifications
CPA or CPA-track preferred
Experience with CAM, lease administration, or multifamily accounting
Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff
Exposure to budget preparation, forecasting, and audit support
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work with a growing and high-performing real estate organization
Visible role with strong cross-functional collaboration
Competitive compensation and benefits
Career growth potential within a stable and evolving finance team
Chance to make a direct impact on portfolio performance and operational success
Worksite address
morris plains, NJ, 07950, US
Who can apply
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