Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Wavecrest Management Team

Date:
March 21, 2024

We are a third‑party management company looking for a reliable, pro‑active Property Accountant to manage financial reporting for about 50 entities. The role involves approving AP invoices, general ledger preparation, financial and investor reporting, year‑end audit preparation, RPIE submission, property tax appeals, budget preparation, quarterly reports, and daily communication with owners and investors. The accountant will supervise a bookkeeper and ensure accurate record‑keeping.

Full Time Position

• Salary range: $68,000 – 75,000 annually
• Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM

• Manage full‑cycle accounting for a real estate portfolio.
• Provide accurate, timely financial information to internal management and external investors.
• Handle all monthly, quarterly, annual, and other duties as detailed in the responsibilities.
• Prepare budgets and monthly variance analysis.
• Prepare year‑end audit packages.
• Supervise one or two bookkeepers.
• Utilize problem‑solving, decision‑making, time‑management, and effective communication.
• Monitor cash positions and anticipate future cash deficiencies.

• Experience with BJM and Yardi.
• Affordable housing experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive work ethic and attention to detail.
• Polite, courteous and tactful.
• Superior customer‑service skills.
• Team‑player in a dynamic environment.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Experience in a fast‑paced environment.

• Tiered medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Commuter benefits (if applicable).
• Located in the heart of Richmond Hill (two blocks from the train station; bus stop directly in front of office).
• On‑site parking offered once qualified.

• BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum two years of real‑estate experience.
• Experience in real‑estate accounting/finance, preferably multi‑family (low income).
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and customer‑service skills.
• Prior experience in a fast‑paced environment.

Wavecrest Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wavecrest Management complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in every location where we have facilities.

Location:

Queens, New York

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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