AJ Connect Looking for Staff Accountant at New Jersey, United States Full Time

Our award-winning client is a trusted provider of commercial real estate services for institutional and private owners and is presently seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join its Accounting Department.

This role entails analyzing and preparing financial statements for all entities within its purview. Responsibilities include effectively overseeing and accounting for financial transactions across multiple real estate properties and assets, with direct interaction with property management, leasing, and construction departments.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Property Management, Leasing and Construction Departments for the properties and entities the Staff Accountant is responsible for:
• Analyze revenues and expenses.
• Assist in preparation of interim and annual common area maintenance (CAM), real estate tax, and insurance reconciliations for tenants.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and review.
• Assists in the management accounts payable and process vendor payments.
• Assists in the verification of tenant billings and ensure timely collection and receipt applications.
• Produce monthly financial reports, schedules and packages which are distributed to clients, owners, and management.
• Reconcile financial information and post necessary accruals, adjustments, depreciation, accrued interest, etc.
• Ensure all income, expenses, partner capital transactions, prepaid and deferred costs for the accounting period are accurately reflected.
• Maintain organized work papers with appropriate support and documentation.
• Provide financial information, documentation and analyses as requested by owners, management, and external parties (such as independent auditors).
• Respond to and resolve issues and requests from management and clients regarding various accounting issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3 to 5 years accounting experience (after obtaining undergraduate degree).
• Strong understanding of accounting theory/terms and methods, including GAAP, accrual, and cash bases.
• An intermediate level of knowledge of accounting functions, including bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, mortgages/loans.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) With regards to Excel, should be able to analyze large amounts of data as well as incorporate certain functions to aid in performing the task at hand efficiently.
• Personal traits:
• Diverse analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized in work.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet assigned deadlines for maximum results.
• Adapt and accept change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized with excellent time management skills.

Pluses

• Familiar/knowledgeable of the real estate industry, specifically commercial retail properties.
• Knowledge and experience with real estate accounting applications such as Integrated Business Systems (IBS), MRI and/or Yardi.