Property Accountant (Hiring Immediately)

We have an immediate need for a full‑time Property Accountant at our Corporate office in Troy, NY.

Job Overview & Requirements

Job Type: Property Accountant – Exempt, $65,000 per year

Work Hours: Full‑Time, Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Physical Requirements: ability to sit for long periods of time

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Required Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in property management or real estate; Entrata experience is a plus; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Certifications: CPA preferred but not required

Qualities: professional image, positive attitude, energetic, assertive; demonstrates integrity, strong work ethic, excellent communication, analytical thinking, and accounting principles

Responsibilities Accounting Operations

Cash management – monitoring/reporting; accounts payable for distressed properties

Cash management of each property; additional support or critical analysis as needed

Prepare bank reconciliations and monthly financial statements

Ensure regulatory compliance with governmental agencies and GAAP

Generate reports and data necessary to successfully manage property operations

Prepare detailed accounting, statistical, and narrative financial statements and reports

Collect data on direct, indirect, and overhead costs of operation for rate and fee setting

Participate in the preparation, evaluation, justification, and maintenance of budgets and financial controls

Examine records to verify proper reflection of asset acquisition, sale, retirement, and other entries

Prepare depreciation schedules and present information when needed

Ad hoc reporting (cash flows, projections, finance and management requests)

Provide guidance to accounts payable staff for timely and accurate payment processing

Assist and provide support to accounting intern when requested

Assist in reaching organizational goals

Budget Process

Collaborate with Property and Regional Managers to create annual property budgets and forecast revenues and expenses

Provide training and guidance to managers unfamiliar with United’s practices

Upload budgets for assigned properties into the management operating system

Present and explain variances to owners, executives, and management

Management

Create monthly reporting and financial statements for up‑to‑date management information

Work with Property Management to apply core accounting principles and practices and ensure controls are adhered to

Assist Controller, CFO, CEO, and management with special projects as needed

Reporting

Prepare and disseminate reports (end‑of‑month, leasing/occupancy, cash management and analysis, aging accounts receivable, etc.)

Work with management and leadership to cure deficiencies and set up contingency plans for distressed properties

Process Improvement

Follow policies and procedures for the Accounting Department; monitor adherence and contribute to cohesive flow of operations

Update quarterly (or as needed) property information and checklists to avoid duplication of effort

Complete special projects as needed and assigned

Ensure financial statement delivery meets established deadlines and remedy deficiencies before final review by the Controller

Disseminate financial statements to appropriate stakeholders after management approval and maintain consistent electronic retention

Respond to audit inquiries; comply with regulator/auditor requests; create and maintain monthly/quarterly/annual checklists for audits, tax returns, and annual filings

Benefits & Time Off

Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days

Dental+Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days

Life Insurance – company‑paid basic life insurance policy (1× annual salary) plus voluntary life plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days

401(k) Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; employee contribution eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for employer match after 1 year of service; up to 4% company match

Additional benefits – employee assistance program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including mental health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); dependent care FSA; tuition assistance program

PTO – personal (24 hours), sick (56 hours), and vacation time (80 hours, escalated based on years of service up to 160 hours); eligibility after 90‑day introductory period

Holidays – 10 company‑paid holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.

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