Sr. Property Accountant
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Senior Property Accountant
Bergen County, NJ (Onsite)
Established and growing commercial real estate investment and management firm is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to oversee full‑cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial and industrial properties. This is a high‑visibility role working closely with executive leadership and ownership.
Responsibilities- Manage full‑cycle accounting for assigned property portfolio
- Prepare monthly financial statements with variance analysis
- Handle accruals, prepaids, depreciation, amortization, and journal entries
- Perform bank reconciliations (operating, escrow, security deposits)
- Prepare CAM reconciliations and oversee tenant billings
- Support investor reporting, capital calls, and distributions
- Coordinate with lenders and assist with loan administration
- Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, and year‑end reporting
- Partner with property management and asset management teams
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 3+ years of commercial/industrial property accounting experience
- Experience managing a portfolio of properties
- Strong month‑end close and financial reporting skills
- CAM reconciliation and tenant billing experience required
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with real estate accounting systems (MRI, Yardi, Sage, or similar preferred)
- Professional communication skills with ability to present to leadership
- Stable ownership with long‑term portfolio strategy
- Fast‑paced, collaborative environment
- Hands‑on role requiring adaptability and ownership mindset
- Full‑time, onsite schedule
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.
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