Job Overview – Property Accountant (Temporary)
Compensation: $30 – $50/hour (Dependent on Experience)
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Property Accountant (Temporary) in New York, NY for our client, supporting property accounting, financial reporting, and tenant-related financial operations within a real estate portfolio. In this role, you will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close while partnering with property management teams to ensure accurate tenant accounting. You will leverage Excel and accounting systems such as AppFolio to maintain financial records and support reporting across multiple properties.
Responsibilities as the Property Accountant:
- Journal Entries & General Ledger: Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining accuracy across the general ledger.
- Month-End Close: Support monthly and period-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across cash and account balances.
- Tenant Accounting & Collections: Review tenant ledgers, monitor rent payments, and follow up on delinquencies.
- Property Management Coordination: Partner with property management teams to resolve tenant and financial issues.
Qualifications for the Property Accountant:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- Experience: 2+ years of property accounting or real estate accounting experience is required, with experience supporting month-end close and reconciliations.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with property accounting, tenant billing, and rent collection processes within residential or commercial real estate is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel is required, and experience with AppFolio or similar property management accounting systems is strongly preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Demonstrates strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines while collaborating with property management teams.
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.