Job Overview – Accounting Associate
Compensation: $75,000 – $90,000/year + bonus
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Atlantic Group is hiring an Accounting Associate in New York, NY for our client, supporting accounting operations, reconciliations, bookkeeping, and financial reporting activities within a growing real estate investment environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career accounting professional to join a fast-paced multifamily real estate firm and gain hands-on experience working closely with experienced accounting and leadership teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and eager to build a long-term career within accounting and real estate finance.
Responsibilities as the Accounting Associate:
- Bookkeeping & Reconciliations: Support day-to-day accounting operations including account reconciliations, bookkeeping activities, and operational general ledger maintenance.
- Journal Entries & Accruals: Assist with accruals, prepaids, journal entries, and monthly accounting close activities.
- Account Analysis: Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to company transactions, vendor accounts, fee transfers, and operational accounting items.
- Financial Accuracy: Support the preparation and maintenance of accurate financial records and assist with ensuring clean and reliable monthly reporting.
- Operational Support: Partner with accounting and operations teams to support process improvements, issue resolution, and ongoing financial organization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and vendors to support accounting workflows, documentation, and day-to-day operational needs.
Qualifications for the Accounting Associate:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field is required.
- Experience: Internship experience or up to 1 year of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related experience is preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Exposure to real estate, property accounting, or investment environments through internships or coursework is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems, QuickBooks, or financial software is preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, analytical abilities, communication skills, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving capabilities, and a willingness to learn are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.