Senior Accountant (Real Estate / Property Accounting) POST NUMBER: 473440

Client: Well-established nonprofit organization
Title: Senior Accountant
Salary: $83,500
Location: NYC Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

A well-established nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support property accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across multiple real estate entities. This is a highly collaborative role working closely with Finance and Business Office teams, with a strong focus on Yardi-based accounting, rental analysis, and general ledger integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Support and help drive the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation of journal entries and accruals
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements for assigned entities
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Coordinate and review Yardi rent rolls and rental receivables, ensuring accuracy in:
  • Tenant setup
  • Income recording
  • Cash receipts
  • Allowances
• Prepare journal entries, rental analysis, and monthly operating statements
• Ensure timely distribution of monthly financial reports
• Maintain and monitor:
  • Tenant security deposits
  • Section 8 payments
  • Reserve accounts
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to funding institutions
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests from regulatory and funding agencies
• Review and maintain lease schedules and prepare year-end lease obligations
• Assist with budget preparation and fiscal year planning
• Help improve processes and reduce reporting errors through strong analysis and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field)
• 3 years of accounting experience, ideally within nonprofit and/or real estate/property accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and FASB standards
• Experience preparing financial statements and working through close cycles

Required Skills & Tools

• Yardi experience (required)
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with general ledger, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Ability to analyze financial data and communicate findings clearly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines

Must-Have Experience

• Affordable housing and/or property accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Accruals and prepaid expenses
  • Full ownership of an entity’s financials (balance sheet income statement)
  • Balance sheet analysis and reconciliations