Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to support financial operations for a large portfolio in Ocean County, New Jersey. This Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate revenue, receivables, and cash records while partnering with on-site teams and internal accounting staff. The role is well suited to someone who can manage recurring deadlines, review financial activity carefully, and contribute to reliable property-level reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee key month-end close activities by generating financial reports and verifying property accounting data for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform bank reconciliations twice each month to confirm cash deposits are properly recorded and resolved in a timely manner.
• Review and process security deposit refund activity on a regular schedule, ensuring submissions are accurate and properly documented.
• Examine manual charges entered by property teams and address discrepancies that could affect tenant accounts or financial reporting.
• Provide day-to-day accounting support to residential property personnel and respond to questions related to financial records and transactions.
• Maintain and update unit pricing and related property information as requested to support current operational and financial records.
• Conduct rent roll and delinquency reviews to identify irregularities, support collections visibility, and strengthen data accuracy.
• Assist with additional accounting assignments and special projects based on business needs.