Property Staff Accountant

Property Staff Accountant (AP / AR Focused)

Location: North Plainfield, New Jersey (On-Site)

Compensation: $70,000 – $85,000

• Exposure to commercial, retail, office, and industrial property portfolios
• Stable environment with long-standing industry presence

A well-established commercial real estate owner-operator is seeking a Staff Property Accountant with a strong focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

This position supports financial operations across multiple commercial properties and corporate entities. The role is heavily transactional, requiring strong attention to detail, accurate coding, and the ability to manage high invoice and cash activity volumes. The individual will work closely with property managers, vendors, and internal accounting leadership to ensure timely and accurate processing.

• Process high-volume corporate, property management invoices
• Code invoices to appropriate properties, jobs, cost centers, and GL accounts
• Manage check runs, ACH payments, and electronic disbursements
• Handle tenant billings, cash applications, and AR reconciliations
• Respond to vendor and tenant inquiries, resolving discrepancies promptly
• Maintain W-9s, insurance certificates, and vendor documentation
• Reconcile AP and AR subledgers to the general ledger
• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support audit requests and financial reporting requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2–5+ years of property accounting experience with heavy AP & AR exposure
• Experience in commercial real estate or property management strongly preferred
• Proficient in Excel and property management/accounting systems (Yardi or similar preferred)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high transaction volumes

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Kenton @ HireIQ.