Remote Property Accountant required for a company based in New York
Accounting Data Entry Data Management @5 Star VA posted 1 week ago ShortlistJob Detail
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Female
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Industry Finance
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Qualifications Associate
Job Description
Yonkers, NY- based company is currently in need of remote Property Accountant!
About the Role:
The Property Accountant supports the Accounting team by overseeing key financial processes and maintaining accurate reporting across property portfolios. This role is responsible for completing month-end close activities, preparing financial reporting packages, and delivering cash flow insights that support informed business decisions.
Reporting to the Controller, the Property Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining organized accounting records, and contributing to operational and financial performance through detailed analysis and proactive financial management.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform cash-basis month-end close processes accurately and on schedule
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for leadership review
- Conduct weekly cash flow analysis and provide liquidity recommendations to management
- Review financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
- Reconcile financial information and ensure reporting consistency
- Support ongoing financial operations related to property accounting activities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather financial information and resolve discrepancies
- Utilize reporting tools and spreadsheets to analyze and present financial performance
- Spend approximately 0–25% of the shift handling phone communication
Qualifications & Skills
Important Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting
- 2+ years of property accounting experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial analysis and reporting functions
- Knowledge of cash-basis accounting and month-end close processes
- Financial reporting and account reconciliation experience
- Ability to analyze cash flow and provide actionable recommendations
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a structured environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ideal Personality & Mindset:
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Dependable and accountable
- Proactive in identifying financial issues and opportunities
- Organized with strong follow-through
- Collaborative and responsive to team needs
- Professional and discreet when handling financial information
- Comfortable working independently while maintaining alignment with leadership
- Focused on accuracy, process improvement, and results
Tools & Technologies
- AppFolio (Property Management Software)
- Microsoft Excel
Skills requirements:
- Excellent English verbal and written communication
- Strategic thinker
- Writing and documentation skills
- Must be able to prioritize work
- Courteous and friendly
- Organized and has great attention to detail and quality assurance
- Ability to build trust
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Phone communication skills
- Other skills as required
Software requirement:
– Licensed OS
Hardware requirements:
- 5 MBPS or higher Internet (hardwired / not WIFI). If you don’t have 5 MBPS then you must agree to if selected.
- Private and quiet dedicated home office area
- Modern computer and operating system
- Back-ups in case of power or Telco interruptions
- Good headset and webcam (Preferably noise-canceling headset)
Work schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work hours:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Timezone
9:00 PM to 5:00 AM Manila