Property Accountant
Aston Carter, White Plains, NY, United States
Job Summary
The Property Accountant will maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing real estate-focused organization. This role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely processing, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of financial information. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience, along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Job Title
Property Accountant
Responsibilities
Perform daily accounts payable activities while ensuring appropriate controls, documentation, and approval processes are followed.
Complete monthly bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.
Support the preparation of annual budgets and assist with invoice coding and tracking against budget throughout the year.
Prepare and maintain recurring journal entries, including entries related to prepaid expenses and accruals.
Assist with monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide clear explanations for material differences.
Prepare customer or internal billings and support timely collection and reconciliation of outstanding balances.
Assist with cash management activities, including cash flow tracking and forecasting.
Support periodic reporting needs, including ad hoc financial analysis, management reporting, and external reporting requirements.
Assist with year-end processes such as 1099 preparation and coordination with external partners as needed.
Perform general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Participate in process improvement initiatives and support additional accounting projects as assigned.
Essential Skills
At least 5+ years of overall accounting experience.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a property accountant.
Hands‑on property accounting experience within a real estate environment.
Proficiency with Yardi property management software or a similar ERP system.
Strong experience preparing and posting journal entries.
Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and financial reports.
Experience performing account reconciliations and supporting month‑end close activities.
Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet management.
Proficiency in accounts payable processes and related internal controls.
Strong finance and accounting foundation, with the ability to interpret and explain financial data.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Experience in real estate accounting environments.
Familiarity with financial reporting for internal management and external stakeholders.
Ability to support cash flow tracking and forecasting activities.
Comfort working with budgets, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and invoice coding.
Interest in contributing to process improvements and participating in special accounting projects.
Strong communication skills to provide clear explanations of financial variances and results.
Work Environment
This is a full‑time, on‑site role in an office-based environment, working Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, the office closes at 1:00 p.m. on Fridays while maintaining a 40‑hour paid workweek. You will work within a small, collaborative accounting team of approximately four people.
Job Type & Location
Contract to Hire based out of White Plains, NY.
Pay & Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/hr.
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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The Property Accountant will maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing real estate-focused organization. This role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely processing, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of financial information. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience, along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Job Title
Property Accountant
Responsibilities
Perform daily accounts payable activities while ensuring appropriate controls, documentation, and approval processes are followed.
Complete monthly bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.
Support the preparation of annual budgets and assist with invoice coding and tracking against budget throughout the year.
Prepare and maintain recurring journal entries, including entries related to prepaid expenses and accruals.
Assist with monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide clear explanations for material differences.
Prepare customer or internal billings and support timely collection and reconciliation of outstanding balances.
Assist with cash management activities, including cash flow tracking and forecasting.
Support periodic reporting needs, including ad hoc financial analysis, management reporting, and external reporting requirements.
Assist with year-end processes such as 1099 preparation and coordination with external partners as needed.
Perform general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Participate in process improvement initiatives and support additional accounting projects as assigned.
Essential Skills
At least 5+ years of overall accounting experience.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a property accountant.
Hands‑on property accounting experience within a real estate environment.
Proficiency with Yardi property management software or a similar ERP system.
Strong experience preparing and posting journal entries.
Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and financial reports.
Experience performing account reconciliations and supporting month‑end close activities.
Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet management.
Proficiency in accounts payable processes and related internal controls.
Strong finance and accounting foundation, with the ability to interpret and explain financial data.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Experience in real estate accounting environments.
Familiarity with financial reporting for internal management and external stakeholders.
Ability to support cash flow tracking and forecasting activities.
Comfort working with budgets, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and invoice coding.
Interest in contributing to process improvements and participating in special accounting projects.
Strong communication skills to provide clear explanations of financial variances and results.
Work Environment
This is a full‑time, on‑site role in an office-based environment, working Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, the office closes at 1:00 p.m. on Fridays while maintaining a 40‑hour paid workweek. You will work within a small, collaborative accounting team of approximately four people.
Job Type & Location
Contract to Hire based out of White Plains, NY.
Pay & Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/hr.
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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