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Property Accountant

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A Real Estate or Property Accountant prepares financial records and reports for real estate transactions and provides accounting for commercial or residential properties. Maintains accounts and tracks expenses related to property management. May work for a commercial real estate firm, real estate developer or investor, or property owner.

$87,299 / year median in New Jersey

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Controller and CFO, the Property Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions required to produce monthly GAAP financial statements for properties owned by investment funds or in other joint venture structures. Accuracy and timeliness in the completion of the workload is required in this position. Strong communication skills, good work ethic, analytical thinking, a bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 3 years of experience are required and experience in the real estate field is preferred.
Duties Include:
Financial Reporting:
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations Record monthly adjusting and accrual entries Update fixed asset system for additions and disposals and record monthly depreciation/amortization Monitor cash balances and recommend capital calls and distributions from/to investors Prepare monthly financial statement analysis according to GAAP with variance reporting Compile monthly financial statement package with required supporting documentation Distribute financials to lenders/owners Attend owner meetings, as necessary Assist in the annual audit and tax return preparation Assist in annual budget preparation Record electronic payments Additional duties as assigned by management Requirements 2-3 years of accounting experience