Property Accountant

Salary/Rate:US$85000.00 - US$95000.00 per annum
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Permanent
Town/City:Lakewood
County:New Jersey
Sector:Finance & Accounting
Job ref:JN -092026-85707_1788453546
Post Date:09. 03. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Melissa Hall
Melissa Hall
Candidate Manager, Construction & Development

About the Role

Responsibilities

  • Manage the monthly cash-basis accounting cycle and review property financial statements for accuracy.
  • Review cash receipts, disbursements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and coding.
  • Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoice review, tenant balances, unapplied cash, credits, and account research.
  • Review rent charges, lease terms, amendments, recoveries, taxes, insurance, utilities, and other tenant billings for accuracy.
  • Prepare and review annual CAM, real estate tax, insurance, and other tenant recovery reconciliations.
  • Assist with annual property budgets, forecasts, and budget-to-actual variance review.
  • Support year-end close, tax preparation, 1099 reporting, property tax schedules, and external accountant requests.
  • Work with Property Management, Leasing, and Finance to research and resolve property and tenant accounting issues.
  • Maintain organized accounting records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
  • Assist with property transitions, acquisitions, dispositions, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 2-5 years of accounting experience; commercial real estate or retail property accounting experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of cash-basis accounting, tenant billing, CAM reconciliations, and property budgeting.
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills.
  • Yardi, MRI, or similar real estate accounting system experience preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines.

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